Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2389: 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 2389 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 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 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary