Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7194: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7194 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Scott Slater (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); Brian Kennedy (Democratic); and 6 more.