Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7037: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7037 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karen Alzate (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Sherry Roberts (Republican); June Speakman (Democratic); and 6 more.