Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8080: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
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Plain-language summary
HB 8080 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 -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Casimiro, Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/07/2026 House read and passed
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
- 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