Supreme Court of Rhode Island

LMG Rhode Island Holdings, Inc. v. Office of Governor Daniel J. McKee

June 6, 2025

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court, holding that the Driver's Privacy Protection Act applies to the Governor's Office when it processes preferred‑plate applications, making the requested records exempt from disclosure under the Access to Public Records Act, and also finding no abuse of discretion in denying the Governor's Office’s motion for attorneys’ fees.