Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8086: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
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Plain-language summary
HB 8086 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 -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (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 the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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 passed Sub A
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/27/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 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