Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8080: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Passed one chamber Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 8080 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 -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Casimiro, Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.