Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7280
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Newberry (Republican)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Place (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a 10 member bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence and to file report by 1/1/2028.
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 23, 2026 · House
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary