Rep. Rebecca Kislak

Primary HR 8457

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis bill formally designates April as Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Month in Rhode Island. It encourages educators to include lessons on past and current genocides in their classrooms to promote understanding and prevent future atrocities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the Commissioner of Education and the state's Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission.

Passed Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7818

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts juvenile detention for minors under 12 for non-severe offenses, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing unnecessary incarceration and protecting youth rights.90% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8090

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in § 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits coercive interrogation tactics against juveniles, enhancing police accountability and protecting youth rights in criminal proceedings.90% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8089

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7037

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts police handcuffing of children under 12, protecting civil rights and advancing juvenile justice reform within law enforcement practices.95% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7132

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HOMICIDE

Maddy summaryHB 7132 prohibits judges from imposing life without parole sentences on individuals convicted of homicide who were 21 years old or younger at the time of the offense. The bill directly affects juvenile defendants (ages 21 and under) in homicide cases by requiring alternative sentencing options, such as lengthy prison terms with parole eligibility. It changes sentencing guidelines to ensure youth offenders are not subject to irreversible life sentences. This policy shift applies specifically to homicide convictions under the state's criminal code.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits life without parole for juvenile homicide offenders (age 21 or younger), mandating parole-eligible sentences to promote rehabilitation and align with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7253

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

EducationOpposes EducationChanges retirement cutoff to 2012, likely reducing teacher benefits, weakening educator compensation and support.85% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7195

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8387

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Requires all municipal zoning ordinances be amended to provide that any lot with access to public water/sewer services, not establish or enforce a minimum lot area that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft. for a residential building with between one and 4 dwelling units.

HousingSupports HousingBill limits minimum lot sizes to increase housing density and affordability.90% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7768

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits unlawful employment practices and imposes personal liability, directly protecting workers' rights under fair employment standards.95% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track