Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8562: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8562 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the office of inspector general to investigate the management and operation of agencies in an effort to prevent and deter fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| 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
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance