Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5457: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5457 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a member of the public to pay any outstanding balances due and owing for previous requests before being provided copies of records and documents on a new request from law enforcement agencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections