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Rhode Island Pending Telecom Legislation

Active bills that could change your compliance requirements in Rhode Island

Last updated

Apr 17, 2026

Active Bills (21)

H7208Introduced

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

Sponsor: Leonela Felix

penaltiesprivacy
H7515Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

telecom general
H7517Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

telecom general
H7639Introduced

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Sponsor: Edith Ajello

penaltiesprivacy
H7963Introduced

Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.

Sponsor: Jenni Azanero Furtado

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S2154Introduced

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

Sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz

penaltiesprivacy
S2204Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.

Sponsor: Peter Appollonio

telecom general
S2311Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Sponsor: Peter Appollonio

telecom general
S2456Introduced

LIABILITY-FREE) PRODUCTS ACT (Prohibits mandating indemnified products to consumers in certain circumstances.

Sponsor: Elaine Morgan

telecom general
S2931Introduced

Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.

Sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti

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H7080Introduced

Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.

Sponsor: Alex Finkelman

telecom general
H7357Introduced

Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.

Sponsor: Jason Knight

privacy
H7516Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

telecom general
H7521Introduced

Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

telecom general
H7845Introduced

Establishes a marina users' bill of rights allowing recourse through the consumer protection unit of the Rhode Island attorney general's office as well as civil causes of action.

Sponsor: Evan Shanley

telecom general
S2129Introduced

Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.

Sponsor: Matthew LaMountain

consentprivacy
S2203Introduced

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Sponsor: Samuel Zurier

penaltiesprivacy
S2261Introduced

Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.

Sponsor: Peter Appollonio

telecom general
S2312Introduced

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.

Sponsor: Peter Appollonio

telecom general
S2494Introduced

Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.

Sponsor: Victoria Gu

telecom general
S2992Introduced

Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.

Sponsor: Matthew LaMountain

privacy
About our monitoring: We track Rhode Islandtelecom legislation via LegiScan using keywords including "telemarketing," "robocall," "autodial," "telephone solicitation," "text message," "artificial intelligence," and "do not call." Pages refresh daily. If you spot a bill we're missing, reach out.

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