Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2766: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2766 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Committee transferred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce