Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 7580

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Hull (Democratic)
Brien (Independent)
Phillips (Democratic)
Solomon (Democratic)
Casey (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.

Text versions

7580

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections