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Rhode IslandS33382026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD .

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Felony for fake digital likenesses

The law makes it a felony to create or share forged digital images or audio. A forged digital likeness is an electronic image or recording made or shared without consent and likely to deceive. The crime applies when a person knows or should know it is fake.

Felony for impersonating to defraud

The law makes it a felony to knowingly pretend to be another person or entity to cheat or harm. It covers impersonating anyone, living or dead. Victims include people, businesses, the State, and cities and towns. Penalties apply when the actor intends to defraud or injure.

Tougher rules on fake IDs

The law bans having or transferring fake or unlawfully obtained IDs when you plan to use or give them unlawfully. You can be charged even for one document. It now covers IDs made or obtained without lawful authority, not just stolen ones. It also covers fake IDs that look real for any person or organization when you know they were made without authority.

Broader identity data and terms

The law widens what counts as a means of identification. It now includes names, numbers, logos, biometrics, electronic addresses and routing codes, and phone or access device IDs. It also adds and updates terms like digital forgery, forged digital likeness, entity, elderly adult (60+), and produce (making or altering IDs). These changes clarify who and what the criminal rules cover.

Protected speech and tech exemptions

The law sets clear exceptions. It does not apply to constitutionally protected speech. It does not apply to police doing their jobs. It also exempts providers or developers of image or audio technology and any activity protected by other laws. These carve-outs limit when the criminal rules apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hanna M. Gallo

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 413

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/9/2026House

  5. Senate read and passed

    6/9/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/4/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/3/2026

  8. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)

    6/1/2026

  9. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    6/1/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S3338 - As Introduced

    6/1/2026

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