The proposed bill amends Chapter 8-15 of the General Laws by introducing the "Rhode Island Judicial Security Act," which aims to protect the personal information of judicial officers and their immediate family members. The bill defines key terms such as "data aggregator," "protected individual," "immediate family," and "personal information."

It establishes protocols for state, county, and municipal agencies regarding the handling of this sensitive information, specifically prohibiting these agencies from publicly posting or displaying the personal information of protected individuals without their written consent. It mandates that such information be marked as confidential upon request and requires agencies to remove the personal information from publicly available content within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving a written request.

The bill also imposes restrictions on data aggregators, making it unlawful for them to sell, license, trade, purchase, or otherwise provide or make available the personal information of protected individuals and their immediate family members without permission. It outlines the process for individuals to request the removal of their information from public access and requires that such requests be fulfilled within ten (10) business days.

Furthermore, the bill provides legal recourse for protected individuals or their immediate family members whose personally identifiable information is made public as a result of a violation of this section, allowing them to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in any court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Rhode Island. If the court grants such relief, the responsible party must pay the individual's costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, thereby enhancing the privacy and security of judicial officers and their families in Rhode Island.