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RI H7640
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Amends the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act to allow protected individuals (judges, justices, and magistrates) to use an authorized agent to file written requests for personal information protection with government agencies
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Requires agents to submit a notarized affidavit signed by the protected individual confirming authorization to act on their behalf
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State, county, and municipal agencies must remove personal information from publicly available content within 72 hours of receiving a valid request from a protected individual or their authorized agent
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Also extends agent authorization provisions to requests made to data aggregators, businesses, and associations, which must comply within 10 business days
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026