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RI S2937
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tikoian
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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 their authorization to act on that person's behalf
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Mandates state, county, and municipal agencies remove protected individuals' personal information from publicly available content within 72 hours of receiving a valid request
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Requires data aggregators, businesses, and associations to remove personal information within 10 business days and prohibits future transfers of such information to third parties
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Provides protected individuals and immediate family members a private right of action for violations, with courts authorized to award injunctive relief plus costs and attorneys' fees
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
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026