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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3296: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT

Enacted 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

SB 3296 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (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.

Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12

“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. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/10/2026 House passed in concurrence
  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
  5. 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
  6. 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
  7. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
  8. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
  9. 05/27/2026 Committee transferred to Senate Finance
  10. 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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