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RI S2129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new privacy protections for "consumer health data" covering reproductive healthcare, sexual health, and gender-affirming care information, including location data and online research activity that could indicate someone is seeking these services

  • Requires regulated entities to obtain clear, opt-in consent before collecting or sharing consumer health data, with compliance deadlines of January 1, 2027 for larger entities and April 1, 2027 for small businesses

  • Grants consumers rights to access their health data, receive lists of third parties with whom data was shared, withdraw consent, and request deletion within 45 days of a request

  • Prohibits the sale of consumer health data without separate written authorization from the consumer that expires after one year and must include specific disclosures about the buyer and intended use

  • Bans geofencing within 2,000 feet of healthcare facilities to track or collect data from consumers, and allows private civil lawsuits and attorney general enforcement actions for violations

Legislative Description

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.

Health And Safety

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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