H7985

Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections