The bill amends Section 38-2-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 38-2, which governs "Access to Public Records." It introduces new definitions for terms such as "Agency," "Chief administrative officer," "Public business," and "Public record." The bill clarifies that "public records" include a variety of materials created or received by public bodies during official business, while also identifying specific records that are exempt from public access. Key provisions include the confidentiality of personal information, such as medical records and personnel files, while allowing for the public disclosure of certain employee remuneration details. Additionally, the city or town of residence for justices, judges, magistrates, and peace officers will not be considered public information.

The bill further outlines various categories of records that are exempt from public disclosure, including test questions and scoring keys, correspondence of elected officials, real estate appraisals, tax returns, investigatory records, individual test scores, and more. It also specifies that pension records for current and retired members of public retirement systems will be open for public inspection, with exceptions for medical information and beneficiary identities. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance clarity regarding public access to records while balancing privacy concerns, and the act would take effect immediately upon passage.