HB 8048

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8048

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-09

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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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-09	Status	in_committee
2026-04-09	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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