Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2786: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2786 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 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.
Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education