Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2480: 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
SB 2480 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| 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
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary