H7154

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.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7154 amends the definition of public record to exempt the city or town of residence of justices, judges, and magistrates from public.

Rhode Island H7154 modifies the definition of public record to exclude the city or town of residence of justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system from public disclosure. This change aims to protect the personal safety of these judicial officials by preventing the public release of their residential information. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–4 · May 5
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

May 22

Senate

Referred to Senate Judiciary

May 5

House

House read and passed

May 1

House

Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)