Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7576: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7576 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/03/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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