Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7777: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS--WARWICK MUNICIPAL COURT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7777 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS--WARWICK MUNICIPAL COURT. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the jurisdiction of the city of Warwick municipal court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/16/2026 House read and passed
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Showing 12 most recent of 14 actions. Full history