Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HR 7792 — JOINT RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS ARTICLE V CONVENTION APPLICATIONS

Last action — 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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Summary

Rescinds any prior applications to the United States Congress from the Rhode Island General Assembly to call for a convention to amend the United States Constitution.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7792 do?
Rescinds any prior applications to the United States Congress from the Rhode Island General Assembly to call for a convention to amend the United States Constitution.
Who sponsors HR 7792?
HR 7792 is sponsored by Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), and Arthur Handy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7792?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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