Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HR 7386
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Fascia (Republican)
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Brien (Independent)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Place (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Proposes to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · House
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections