HB 8116 (Rhode Island) - Bill Status, Summary & Sponsor

Overview

Bill Details

Bill Number: HB 8116
Bill ID: RI-2026-HB-8116
Session: 2026
Status: in_committee

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT

Summary

Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.

Sponsor

Morales

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History

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-24	Status	in_committee
2026-03-24	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study