Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7549: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7549 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Megan Cotter (Democratic); and 6 more.