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RI H7656
RI H7656Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Rhode Island Public Employee Pension Revocation and Reduction Act to authorize the state retirement board to revoke or reduce pension benefits for individuals convicted of or pleading guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime that is related to their public office or employment. The bill also clarifies the definition of "crime related to public office or public employment" to include certain felony sex crimes committed on or after July 1, 2026, by a public officer or employee through the misuse of their position. This act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Carol McEntee (D)*,
David Bennett (D),
Justine Caldwell (D),
Matthew Dawson (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Bill O'Brien (D),
Earl Read (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7656.pdf |
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