Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7802: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7802 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Earl Read (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); and 6 more.