Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7201: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7201 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Casimiro, Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary