Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION
Amends the definition of "domestic violence"" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty."
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-12 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-12 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7036 | AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT | in_committee |
| HB 7133 | AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION | introduced |
| HB 7648 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT | introduced |
| HB 7653 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT | introduced |
| HB 8080 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT | introduced |
| HB 8362 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM -- FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS | in_committee |
| SB 2725 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES | introduced |
| SB 2953 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION | introduced |