Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7282: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7282 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Edith Ajello (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); Leo Felix (Democratic); Dick Fascia (Republican); and 6 more.