Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8275: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8275 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Arthur Handy (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.