Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7549: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7549 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 OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (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.
Makes an assault upon a sports official during and in the course of their official duties a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary