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S3327ASTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALEthics & TransparencyThis bill creates an independent Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud and waste in state government agencies.Senate·Proposed Substitute·May 26, 2026 H8562STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALEthics & TransparencyThis bill creates an Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud and waste in Rhode Island state government.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 19, 2026 H8486STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSEthics & TransparencyThis bill allows Rhode Island General Assembly committees to accept public testimony remotely via video or telephone conferencing.House·Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections·Apr 29, 2026 H8350

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PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

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This bill expands the definition of public bodies and exempts the city or town of residence of peace officers from public disclosure.

House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 25, 2026

S3104STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERALEthics & TransparencyThis bill creates a specialized Bureau within the Attorney General's office to investigate and stop persistent illegal acts by businesses or government entities.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3003STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSEthics & TransparencyThis bill allows the public to provide testimony to General Assembly committees remotely via phone or video conference.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2989GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACTEthics & TransparencyCreates a process to analyze how new laws and the state budget affect fairness and equality for different groups.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary·Mar 4, 2026

H7985PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDSEthics & TransparencyThis bill requires individuals to provide their name and contact information when requesting public records, banning anonymous requests.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2709GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFFEthics & TransparencyMandates detailed compensation and funding source disclosures for all nonprofits receiving any amount of funding from the General Assembly.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7982GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACTEthics & TransparencyThis bill creates a government team to audit state programs for efficiency and requires agencies to fix identified problems.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8048COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTIONEthics & TransparencyIt requires live streaming of Judicial Nominating Commission meetings and establishes a backup appointment process to prevent indefinite term holdovers.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7822STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FORENSIC AUDIT ACTEthics & TransparencyMandates an independent forensic audit of the RI Department of Transportation to investigate finances, efficiency, and potential fraud by 2027.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 26, 2026

S2600PUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONEthics & TransparencyThis bill mandates the creation of a standardized statewide form and consistent rules for requesting public records from government agencies.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary·Feb 13, 2026

H7676STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSEthics & TransparencyThis bill allows government advisory groups to meet online and mandates that town councils livestream meetings by 2027.House·Referred to Senate Judiciary·Feb 11, 2026

H7694STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALEthics & TransparencyCreates an independent Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and corruption within state government agencies.House·Introduced, referred to House Finance·Feb 11, 2026

S2484PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- COSTEthics & TransparencyThis bill allows state legislators to obtain public records for free if needed for their official work.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

H7576PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDSEthics & TransparencyThis bill mandates that traffic accident and safety improvement data be accessible as public records, despite restrictions on their use in court.House·Signed by Governor·Feb 6, 2026

H7580PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDSEthics & TransparencyThis bill requires government agencies to provide copies of public records for free if the records are stored electronically.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

S2496STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSEthics & TransparencyThis bill allows pregnant or recently postpartum public officials to participate and vote in meetings remotely.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

S2448GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACTEthics & TransparencyThis bill creates a specialized team to audit state government programs to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

S2480PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDSEthics & TransparencyThis bill mandates that traffic accident and safety improvement data be accessible as public records, despite federal restrictions on courtroom use.Senate·Signed by Governor·Feb 6, 2026

H7590STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERALEthics & TransparencyEstablishes an independent Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds in Rhode Island.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

S2389PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDSEthics & TransparencyThis bill lowers public record fees, mandates release of police misconduct records, and increases fines for government non-compliance.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 30, 2026

S2357STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUASI-PUBLIC CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACTEthics & TransparencyProhibits the state from transferring funds earned by quasi-public agencies, like the airport or housing authority, to the general budget.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 30, 2026