We supported a bill which would comprehensively update Rhode Island’s Access to Public Records Act for the first time in over a decade. Among many other things, these important updates would reduce the costs for obtaining records, ensure appropriate community access to arrest reports and records of investigations into police misconduct, and require more transparency by agencies in explaining record denials.  

Sponsors

Representative Joseph Solomon and Louis DiPalma

Status

Held for Further Study

Session

2023

Bill number

Position

Support