Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 8060 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD

Last action — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 23, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill protects against impersonation and identity fraud targeting individuals and businesses.

This act aims to safeguard people and businesses from being impersonated online or through digital means for fraudulent purposes. It addresses both traditional impersonation and digital forgery.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means increased protection for consumers from identity theft and fraud attempts.
  • Small Business: Small businesses will benefit from greater safeguards against impersonation and fraudulent activities.

Summary

Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the R.I. General Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill exempts underage individuals misrepresenting their age for purchasing alcohol from identity fraud penalties.

  • 11-49.1-3

    The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday who misrepresents or misstates his or her age through the presentation of any document in order to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of purchasing or having served or delivered to him or her alcoholic beverages or attempting to purchase or have another person purchase for him or her any alcoholic beverage pursuant to § 3-8-6. → The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday who misrepresents or misstates his or her age through the presentation of any document in order to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of purchasing or having served or delivered to him or her alcoholic beverages or attempting to purchase or have another person purchase for him or her any alcoholic beverage pursuant to § 3-8-6.

    This change clarifies that underage individuals misrepresenting their age for alcohol purchase are not committing identity fraud.

Action History

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  5. 06/04/2026 House passed Sub A

  6. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute

  9. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  10. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  12. 03/06/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/10/2026)

  13. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  14. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 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 65 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 54007
Independent 1000
Republican 7003
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 650010
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz 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 Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Not Voting
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
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 Not Voting
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Not Voting
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8060 do?
Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.
Who sponsors HB 8060?
HB 8060 is sponsored by Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8060?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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