Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7818: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7818 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 4 more.