Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-18 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-18 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 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 |