Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 5386: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT

In committee Last action February 27, 2025: 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 5386 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Leo Felix (Democratic); and 6 more.