Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 8061 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS

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

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

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · 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.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (4 D · 2 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.

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. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8061 do?
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
Who sponsors HB 8061?
HB 8061 is sponsored by Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), Richard R. Fascia (Republican), Earl A. Read, III (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), and Thomas E. Noret (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8061?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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