Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2023: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2023 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican). 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 as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance