Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-27 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-03-27 | Latest Action | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7079 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7134 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT | in_committee |
| HB 7204 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7205 | AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT | introduced |
| HB 7280 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE | introduced |
| HB 7281 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7432 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS | introduced |
| HB 7508 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT | introduced |