Public Records -- Access To Public Records

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. [SB-909]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Ciccone Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 03/27/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. [SB-854]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Thompson Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/08/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Exempts law enforcement records from public disclosure if releasing them could reveal the identity of a human trafficking victim or someone eligible for an affirmative defense under certain prostitution-related laws. [HB-5878]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Exempts law enforcement records from public disclosure if releasing them could reveal the identity of a human trafficking victim or someone eligible for an affirmative defense under certain prostitution-related laws.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Tanzi Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. [HB-5877]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity. [SB-582]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- COST - Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elaine Morgan Introduced, Referred To Senate Judiciary on 02/26/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system. [SB-573]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark McKenney Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/13/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity. [HB-5725]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- COST - Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Chippendale Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections on 02/26/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system. [HB-5707]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections on 02/26/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires a member of the public to pay any outstanding balances due and owing for previous requests before being provided copies of records and documents on a new request from law enforcement agencies. [HB-5457]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Requires a member of the public to pay any outstanding balances due and owing for previous requests before being provided copies of records and documents on a new request from law enforcement agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Introduced, Referred To House State Government & Elections on 02/12/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system. [SB-2915]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark McKenney Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/28/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Makes any record of any person, firm, or corporation that successfully competes for state contract or business, a public record, including those records that are considered proprietary or otherwise confidential. [HB-7846]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes any record of any person, firm, or corporation that successfully competes for state contract or business, a public record, including those records that are considered proprietary or otherwise confidential.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/19/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides for free APRA records, DOA manages all APRA Records, and uses an online database for records. [SB-2679]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for free APRA records, DOA manages all APRA Records, and uses an online database for records.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Committee Postponed At Request Of Sponsor (03/28/2024) on 03/25/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system. [HB-7758]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards House Read And Passed on 05/30/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides for free APRA records, DOA manages all APRA Records, and uses an online database for records. [HB-7763]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for free APRA records, DOA manages all APRA Records, and uses an online database for records.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/19/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. [SB-2256]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/28/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires a member of the public to pay any outstanding balances due and owing for previous requests before being provided copies of records and documents on a new request from law enforcement agencies. [HB-7327]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Requires a member of the public to pay any outstanding balances due and owing for previous requests before being provided copies of records and documents on a new request from law enforcement agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/19/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. [HB-7181]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/19/2024

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