Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8185: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE

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

Plain-language summary

HB 8185 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Casimiro, Jackie Baginski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jon Brien (Independent); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Anthony DeSimone (Democratic); Stephen Casey (Democratic); and 4 more.