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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7584: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7584 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: John Lombardi (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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.

Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source