Rhode Island permits authorized agents to file judicial security notices on behalf of protected individuals

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION (For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.)

Last action · June 19, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Carol McEntee and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

An may now file a written notice with any state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual for the purposes of the .

Why it matters

Expands administrative filing options for individuals covered under judicial security rules by allowing representation through s.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Protected Individuals

Protected individuals are permitted to have an authorized agent file written security notices on their behalf with government agencies.

Directly affected

State, County, and Municipal Agencies

Agencies must accept written notices filed by authorized agents on behalf of protected individuals.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to file the written notice on behalf of a protected individual?

An is permitted to file the written notice with the relevant agency.

Which agencies can receive the written notice under this law?

The written notice may be filed with any state, county, or municipal agency.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Jun 19, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 9, 2026Floor
Senate passed in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
May 28, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
May 26, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

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May 1, 2026Committee
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Apr 14, 2026Floor
House read and passed
Apr 10, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)
Apr 9, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 19, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
Feb 11, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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