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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8074: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8074 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.

Establishes a commission to promulgate rules, regulations and make recommendations to the governor as to petitions for pardons under Article IX, Section 13 of the Constitution of Rhode Island.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source