Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7203
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Craven (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary