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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8503: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 8503 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting community-based solutions to reduce the incarceration of women in Rhode Island.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/11/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source