Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2138: 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
SB 2138 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 01/27/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/27/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary