RI HB 8432
deadAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did RI HB 8432 pass?
No. RI HB 8432 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-30): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
What is RI HB 8432 about?
Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.
Who sponsors RI HB 8432?
Dawson is the primary sponsor of RI HB 8432.
Description
Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.
- Introduced
- 2026-04-10
- Latest action
- 2026-04-30 — 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Dawsonprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-30
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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2026-04-24
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
2026-04-10
04/10/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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