Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8059: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8059 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 -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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