Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7384: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7384 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/05/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the administrative procedures act and provides that on the review of an agency decision by a court upon appeal, the court shall decide questions of law without deference to any previous determination or interpretation of the law by the agency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| 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
- 02/03/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/05/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections