Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7386: 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 January 28, 2026: 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Plain-language summary

HR 7386 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. 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: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Chippendale (Republican); Paul Santucci (Republican); Dick Fascia (Republican); Marie Hopkins (Republican); and 3 more.