Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8078: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8078 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 PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); and 2 more.