Rhode Island DELETE Act - Data Registration and Consumer Deletion Rights

State Bills: Rhode Island

Published March 4th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Rhode Island Senate introduced S2766, the Rhode Island DELETE Act, requiring entities that knowingly collect, share, or sell consumer personal data to register with the Department of Business Regulations. The bill also establishes consumer rights to request deletion of their personal data. The bill was referred to the Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology Committee and recommended to be held for further study.

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What changed

Rhode Island Senate Bill 2766 proposes the Rhode Island DELETE Act, which would require any entity that knowingly collects, shares, or sells consumer personal data to third parties to register with the Department of Business Regulations and implement consumer deletion request capabilities. The bill is sponsored by a bipartisan coalition of seven senators and is currently before the Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology Committee.

Since this bill remains in the consultation stage and has not been enacted, regulated entities should monitor its progress through the Rhode Island legislature. Technology companies, data brokers, and businesses that collect consumer data should review the bill's requirements and prepare for potential registration and deletion request obligations if enacted. The committee recommended holding the measure for further study, suggesting amendments or significant revision may occur before any final passage.

What to do next

Monitor S2766 progress through the Rhode Island Senate
Review current data collection, sharing, and selling practices for Rhode Island consumers
Prepare for potential registration requirements with the Department of Business Regulations if bill advances

Source document (simplified)

RI S2766 | 2026 | Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill 2766

RI State Legislature page for S2766
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Status

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT - Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.
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Title

Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.

Roll Calls

2026-03-31 - Senate - Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Be held for further study (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-31 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) |
| 2026-03-20 | Senate | Committee transferred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce |

Subjects

Commercial Law
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT

Rhode Island State Sources

| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2766.pdf |
| Roll Call | https://status.rilegislature.gov/committeevotedetail.aspx?id=41138 |

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