Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7987: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7987 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); and 6 more.