S.2393

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

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary