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RI S2484
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Morgan
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AI Summary
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Waives all fees for search, retrieval, and copying of public records for Rhode Island General Assembly members who certify they are acting in their official capacity and need the records for legislative duties.
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Amends Section 38-2-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws governing costs for public records access.
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Existing law caps document copying at $0.15 per page and search/retrieval at $15.00 per hour, with the first hour free.
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Courts may already reduce or waive fees for requests determined to be in the public interest; this adds a mandatory waiver specifically for legislators.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
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.
Public Records
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/6/2026