Rhode Island S2393 requires public records requesters to provide identifying information.

Rhode Island S2393 amends the state's public records law to require those requesting public records to provide sufficient identifying information to verify their identity. Anonymous requests are not allowed. The bill also allows public bodies to communicate with requesters and mandates that public records be provided within ten business days. If the records are not immediately available, the public body must inform the requester and schedule an appointment. Requesters can choose the format for receiving records, such as electronically, by fax, or by mail, unless it would be unduly burdensome.

Rhode Island S2393 requires public records requesters to provide identifying information.

Rhode Island S2393 amends the state's public records law to require those requesting public records to provide sufficient identifying information to verify their identity. Anonymous requests are not allowed. The bill also allows public bodies to communicate with requesters and mandates that public records be provided within ten business days. If the records are not immediately available, the public body must inform the requester and schedule an appointment. Requesters can choose the format for receiving records, such as electronically, by fax, or by mail, unless it would be unduly burdensome.