H7676

Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7676 allows advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, with certain requirements.

Rhode Island H7676 amends the Open Meetings Law to allow advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, subject to specific requirements. These bodies must provide a means for the public to join the virtual meeting, ensure the meeting is recorded, and make the recording available online for five years. The bill also mandates that all city and town councils and school committees provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. The changes would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 59–12 · May 5
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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12 Nay

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4 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

Jun 5

Senate

Referred to Senate Judiciary

May 5

House

House read and passed

May 1

House

Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)