Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8156: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

In committee Last action May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8156 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: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Raymond Hull (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); and 6 more.