Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8503: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN

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

Plain-language summary

HR 8503 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.