Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 6641 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- POST CONVICTION REMEDY (Same as 21H-5090 --Allows a person who has been convicted on the basis, in whole or in part, on scientific evidence that has been found or otherwise determined to be discredited by the scientific community, eligible to seek post-conviction relief.)

Last action — 01/06/2022 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. 01/06/2022 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (113)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 6641?
HB 6641 is sponsored by Jason Knight (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 6641?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 6641?
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