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RI S2393

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Patalano

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public records requesters to provide their name and a valid mailing address or electronic mail address to enable identity verification and communication about the request

  • Prohibits public bodies from accepting or processing anonymous public records requests

  • Mandates that public bodies post their public records access procedures on their website if one is maintained

  • Clarifies that the unavailability of a designated public records officer does not constitute good cause for failing to respond to requests within the required 10 business day timeframe

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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

Public Records

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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