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 sensitive information, specifically prohibiting these agencies from publicly posting or displaying the personal information of protected individuals without their written consent. Protected individuals may file a written notice to request that their personal information be marked as confidential, and agencies are required to remove such information from public access within seventy-two hours of receiving the request.

The bill also imposes restrictions on data aggregators, making it unlawful for them to sell, license, trade, or disclose the personal information of protected individuals and their families without permission. It outlines the process for individuals to request the removal of their information from public access and mandates that such requests be honored within ten business days.

Furthermore, the bill provides legal recourse for protected individuals or their immediate family members whose personally identifiable information is made public in violation of this section, allowing them to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court. If successful, the responsible party may be required to 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.