Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 I cosponsors

H 8185 — RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE

Last action — House Finance

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8185 do?
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
Who sponsors H 8185?
H 8185 is sponsored by O'Brien, Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), Earl A. Read, III (Democratic), Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), and Jon D. Brien (Independent).
What is the current status of H 8185?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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