Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8078
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shanley (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
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