Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT
Proposes to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-28 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-28 | Latest Action | Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7134 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT | introduced |
| HB 7145 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | introduced |
| HB 7546 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST | introduced |
| HB 7550 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT | introduced |
| HB 7668 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT | introduced |
| HB 7753 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER | introduced |
| HB 8058 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME | introduced |
| HB 8059 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES | introduced |