Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7197: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7197 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 OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carol McEntee (Democratic); Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Brandon Voas (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 6 more.