§ 15-7.2-5. Information of registry confidential.
(a) Notwithstanding another provision of law, the information acquired by any voluntary adoption reunion registry shall not be disclosed under any freedom of information legislation or practice.
(b) A class action suit shall not be maintained in any court of this state to require the registry to disclose identifying information.
(c) Any registrant who discloses or causes to be disclosed identifying information about a biological parent or adult adoptee without that person’s express written consent shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 388, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-7.2 - Passive Voluntary Adoption Mutual Consent Registry Act
Section 15-7.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 15-7.2-3. - Adoption records to be permanently maintained.
Section 15-7.2-4. - Information — Confidential exceptions.
Section 15-7.2-5. - Information of registry confidential.
Section 15-7.2-6. - The court to maintain registry.
Section 15-7.2-7. - Persons eligible to register and to use registry.
Section 15-7.2-8. - Failure of a necessary registrant to file an affidavit.
Section 15-7.2-9. - Content of affidavit — Notice of change in information.
Section 15-7.2-10. - Processing affidavits.
Section 15-7.2-11. - Registry information to be maintained permanently.
Section 15-7.2-12. - Limits on releasing information.
Section 15-7.2-13. - Registration fee.
Section 15-7.2-14. - Objections to release of information.
Section 15-7.2-15. - The court to promulgate rules and procedures.