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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8078: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES

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 8078 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 PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). 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.

Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33

“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. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

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