Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8272: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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Plain-language summary
HB 8272 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| 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
- 06/10/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary