Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7985: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7985 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Bennett (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Dick Fascia (Republican); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); and 6 more.