Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8079
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felix (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the jury list and jury qualification statutes to add individuals receiving public assistance benefits.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary