Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7648: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7648 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/07/2026 House read and passed
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
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