Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7305: 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 7305 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 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.
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections