Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5707: 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 5707 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jay Edwards (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.
Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections