Rhode Island Pending Telecom Legislation
Active bills that could change your compliance requirements in Rhode Island
Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Active Bills (21)
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
Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.
Sponsor: Stephen Casey
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
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
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
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
Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.
Sponsor: Peter Appollonio
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
LIABILITY-FREE) PRODUCTS ACT (Prohibits mandating indemnified products to consumers in certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Elaine Morgan
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
Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.
Sponsor: Alex Finkelman
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Sponsor: Jason Knight
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.
Sponsor: Victoria Gu
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Sponsor: Matthew LaMountain
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