Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8501: AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8501 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION. Primary sponsor: Chris Blazejewski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Re-enacts certain chapters of title 45 relating to towns and cities and provides various technical statutory construction edits throughout the general laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/19/2026 House read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/11/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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