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HB 8486·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS

In CommitteeFiled Apr 29, 2026
Sponsor: Handy
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04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Apr 29, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the state’s Open Meetings statutes to add new categories of matters that may be discussed in closed sessions, such as personnel health, collective‑bargaining, security, property deals, and donor finances. It also establishes rules for electronic and remote participation, requiring written notice for subjects and allowing disabled members or certain boards to join meetings via video or phone. The changes aim to protect privacy and sensitive information while maintaining public transparency.

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