Rhode Island H7985 mandates public records requesters to provide identifying information.

Rhode Island H7985 amends the state's public records law to require individuals or entities making a public records request to provide sufficient identifying information. This includes the requester's name and a valid mailing or email address. Anonymous requests are not permitted. The bill also mandates that public bodies establish written procedures for accessing public records, which must be posted on their websites if available.

Rhode Island H7985 mandates public records requesters to provide identifying information.

Rhode Island H7985 amends the state's public records law to require individuals or entities making a public records request to provide sufficient identifying information. This includes the requester's name and a valid mailing or email address. Anonymous requests are not permitted. The bill also mandates that public bodies establish written procedures for accessing public records, which must be posted on their websites if available.