Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7280: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7280 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.
Creates a 10 member bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence and to file report by 1/1/2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary