Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8061: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS

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

Plain-language summary

HB 8061 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 -- JAILS AND PRISONS. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Dick Fascia (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); Dick Fascia (Republican); and 3 more.