Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7202: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7202 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 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.
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary