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RI H7288
RI H7288Directs the office of law revision to identify, on a yearly basis, any decisions or holding of the United States Supreme Court that would require amendments to any state statutes.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would direct the office of law revision to identify, on a yearly basis, any decisions or holding of the United States Supreme Court that would require amendments to any state statutes. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the office of law revision, which is part of the joint committee on legislative services, must annually review decisions and rulings made by the United States Supreme Court to determine if any state statutes, also known as general laws, need to be changed as a result. If such changes are required, the office of law revision must then inform both chambers of the state's General Assembly about these Supreme Court decisions and the necessary amendments to state laws. The bill also specifies that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
David Place (R)*,
Jon Brien (I),
Cherie Cruz (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Leo Felix (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Brian Newberry (R),
Christopher Paplauskas (R),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7288.pdf |
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