HB 8048 (Rhode Island) - Bill Status, Summary & Sponsor

Overview

Bill Details

Bill Number: HB 8048
Bill ID: RI-2026-HB-8048
Session: 2026
Status: in_committee

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION

Summary

Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.

Sponsor

Kislak

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History

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-27	Status	in_committee
2026-02-27	Latest Action	Introduced, referred to House Judiciary