HB 8118 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

HB 8118 amends the existing Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. This change directly affects law enforcement officers who may seek legal representation in certain cases. The bill modifies the specific mechanism governing how legal fees are covered under the current law. The abstract does not specify the exact nature of the fee payment change.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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