Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7590: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7590 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican). 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.
Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance