Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8063
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Roberts (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 12, 2026 · Legislature
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary