Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7353: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7353 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 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.
Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary