Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8063: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8063 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 -- SEXUAL ASSAULT. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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.
Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary