Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7547: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7547 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/07/2026 House read and passed
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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