Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7036: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7036 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/17/2026 House read and passed
- 03/13/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/17/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/10/2026)
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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