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RI H7154

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the city or town of residence of justices, judges, and magistrates of Rhode Island's unified judicial system from public records disclosure requirements

  • Adds judicial officers to an existing exemption that already protects the residential location of peace officers from public release

  • Amends Section 38-2-2 of Rhode Island General Laws governing access to public records

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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.

Public Records

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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