Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7432
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.
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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 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary