Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8116
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary