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Rhode IslandH75852026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION .

Sponsored By: Brandon T. Voas (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Compensation for hit-and-run victims

The law adds hit-and-run crashes where a driver fails to stop to Rhode Island’s Crime Victims Compensation. You can apply if you suffer serious bodily injury or if a family member dies. Awards follow the program’s existing rules and limits under chapter 12-25. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brandon T. Voas

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jennifer Boylan

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew S. Dawson

    Democratic • House

  • Kathleen A. Fogarty

    Democratic • House

  • Joshua J. Giraldo

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph M. McNamara

    Democratic • House

  • William W. O'Brien

    Democratic • House

  • Brandon C. Potter

    Democratic • House

  • Earl A. Read, III

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 110 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION In Concurrence

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION PASSAGE

Yes: 72 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 153

    6/18/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. House read and passed

    6/10/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/8/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/6/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/8/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

    4/3/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to House Finance

    2/6/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7585 - As Introduced

    2/6/2026

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