HB 7656

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 18, 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 introduced

House introduced 2026-06-18

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
2026-06-18	Status	introduced
2026-06-18	Latest Action	Transmitted to Governor

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