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RI H7509
RI H7509Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by replacing the existing definitions of "classified data" and "personal information" with a new, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which includes any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly. It also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain robust, risk-based information security programs that align with industry best practices, and requires that any disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties be governed by written contracts ensuring similar security measures. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of entities that must be notified in the event of a data breach to include the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor, and it increases the penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond existing fines. These changes are intended to strengthen data protection and enhance the response to cybersecurity incidents, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7509.pdf |
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