Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7083: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7083 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/16/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
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