Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5877: 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 5877 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Charlene Lima (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Stephen Casey (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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections