Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8087: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 8087 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 -- SEARCH WARRANTS. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): 05/01/2026 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.
Dictates the length a search warrant involving a tracking device would be valid and provide a process to extend the time frame of the tracking device for good cause.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/28/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary