Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7288: AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION -- EFFECT OF GENERAL LAWS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7288 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION -- EFFECT OF GENERAL LAWS. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 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.
Directs the office of law revision to identify, on a yearly basis, any decisions or holding of the United States Supreme Court that would require amendments to any state statutes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| 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
- 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary