Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7282: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7282 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 -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 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.
Increases the membership of the state crime laboratory commission from five (5) to nine (9). The overseer and co-executive secretaries of the commission have been changed to the deans of URI's colleges of pharmacy and engineering.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| 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
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary