Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7083
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Lima (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2026
06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 3, 2026
06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - May 29, 2026 · Senate
05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - May 1, 2026 · Senate
05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary - Apr 16, 2026 · House
04/16/2026 House passed Sub A - Apr 10, 2026 · House
04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026) - Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026) - Mar 17, 2026 · Legislature
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing