Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 9 D cosponsors

HB 7083 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS

Last action — 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows Cranston to create a housing division within its municipal court.

The bill permits the city of Cranston to set up a dedicated housing division in its municipal court, streamlining housing-related legal processes. This division would handle cases related to housing issues within the city.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means residents in Cranston may have a specific court division to address their housing concerns more efficiently.

Summary

Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)

  5. 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  7. 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary

  8. 04/16/2026 House passed Sub A

  9. 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)

  10. 04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 04/03/2026 Proposed Substitute

  12. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)

  13. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  14. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  15. 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (105)

105 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 64 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 54007
Independent 1000
Republican 7003
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 640011
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Not Voting
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Not Voting
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Not Voting
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Not Voting
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Not Voting
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Not Voting
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Not Voting
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Not Voting
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Not Voting
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7083 do?
Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
Who sponsors HB 7083?
HB 7083 is sponsored by Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), David A. Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott A. Slater (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), and Charlene M. Lima (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7083?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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