Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7651
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026) - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary