Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8059: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8059 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Place (Republican); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); Nathan Biah (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); and 6 more.