Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7554: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES
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Plain-language summary
HB 7554 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 -- PUBLIC UTILITIES. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): 04/03/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/03/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/17/2026 House read and passed
- 03/13/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/17/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/10/2026)
- 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