HB 8116

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 24, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8116

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-03-24

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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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

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