Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7552: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7552 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 -- THREATS AND EXTORTION. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (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.
Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| 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