Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7202: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT

Enacted Last action June 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 7202 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); and 6 more.