Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 854: 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 854 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary