Rhode IslandH75762026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS .

Sponsored By: Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Public access to traffic crash records

The law makes traffic crash and roadway improvement records public records in Rhode Island. Agencies must release them when asked. You still cannot use these records in court or in damage lawsuits where federal law bans it. Agencies can include a written notice that explains these federal limits. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Rebecca M. Kislak
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Jennifer Boylan
Democratic • House
Justine A. Caldwell
Democratic • House
Lauren H. Carson
Democratic • House
Terri Cortvriend
Democratic • House
Megan L. Cotter
Democratic • House
Michelle E. McGaw
Democratic • House
Brandon C. Potter
Democratic • House
Patricia A. Serpa
Democratic • House
Tina L. Spears
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2026

ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS PASSAGE