Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8058: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME
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Plain-language summary
HB 8058 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Casimiro, Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 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.
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/04/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary