Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5725: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS--COST
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5725 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--COST. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican). 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.
Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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