Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8502: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 8502 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Paul Santucci (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Santucci (Republican); June Speakman (Democratic); Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); and 2 more.