HB 7656

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 23, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7656

Session 2026

Status enacted

House enacted 2026-06-23

Criminal Justice Labor / Employment

Summary

Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individualâs 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.

Sponsor

McEntee

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-11	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-23	Status	enacted
2026-06-23	Latest Action	Signed by Governor

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