Bill > H7985

This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to require that all requests for public records include sufficient identifying information to verify the requester's identity and allow the public body to communicate about the request, meaning anonymous requests will no longer be accepted. The bill also clarifies that public bodies must establish written procedures for accessing public records, which should include designating a public records officer, providing instructions on how to make a request, and specifying where requests should be submitted, with these procedures to be posted online if a website is maintained.

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