S.2484

Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Waives fees for search, retrieval, or copying of public records for members of the general assembly acting in their official capacity.

Rhode Island S2484 amends the General Laws to waive fees for costs charged for search, retrieval, or copying of public records for members of the general assembly who certify they are acting in their official capacity. This waiver applies to the discharge of their legislative duties. The act also sets limits on the costs for search and retrieval of documents and requires public bodies to provide estimates and itemizations of costs upon request.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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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)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary