Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8547
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 6, 2026 · House
06/06/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026) - May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) - May 13, 2026 · House
05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance