Loading chat...

RI S2963

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act to remove the prohibition on government agencies publicly posting or displaying personal information of protected judicial officials and their immediate family members after the 72-hour removal period

  • Protected individuals include current, retired, and recalled justices, judges, and magistrates of Rhode Island courts and federal courts (Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts) who reside in Rhode Island

  • Retains the requirement that state, county, and municipal agencies must remove personal information within 72 hours of receiving a written confidentiality request from a protected individual

  • Personal information covered includes Social Security numbers, residence addresses, home and mobile phone numbers, and personal email addresses of protected individuals and immediate family members

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Removes the provision not allowing to publicly post or display the personal information of any protected individual or immediate family member without first obtaining permission.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available