RI HB 8119
deadAN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did RI HB 8119 pass?
No. RI HB 8119 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-03-24). Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
What is RI HB 8119 about?
Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.
Who sponsors RI HB 8119?
Place, Felix, McEntee and 6 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8119.
Description
Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-27
- Latest action
- 2026-03-24 — 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Placeprimary
- Felixprimary
- McEnteeprimary
- Batistaprimary
- Dawsonprimary
- Moralesprimary
- Ajelloprimary
- Knightprimary
- Potterprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-27
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
introduction,referral-committee
2026-03-20
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
2026-03-24
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Versions
- 8119Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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