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Open Records

Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act
APRA — R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 38-2-1–38-2-15
Rhode Island's APRA provides public access to records of state and municipal bodies, enforced by the Attorney General and through judicial review.
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Open Meetings

Rhode Island Open Meetings Act
R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-46-1 to 42-46-15
Requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public; enforced by the Attorney General.
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Guides & Handbooks
RCFP Open Government Guide — Rhode Island
RCFP Open Government Guide — Rhode Island
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Government Procurement

Rhode Island State Purchases Law
RIGL §§ 37-2-1–37-2-87
Small purchase threshold $10,000; formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Strong RI-based business preferences. RI Contract Portal for opportunities. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
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Technology & Privacy

Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act
RIDPA — R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 6-48.1-1–6-48.1-13
Rhode Island's comprehensive privacy law focused on transparency and notice obligations. Effective January 2026.
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