Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7194
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Slater (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Includes animal cruelty offenses to the domestic violence crimes committed by a family or household members against another.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · Legislature
02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 30, 2026 · Legislature
01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary