Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8065: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8065 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 OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican). 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.
Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“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)
- 03/09/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/12/2026)
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary