Rhode Island H7386 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing criminal defendants to argue jury nullification as a defense.

Rhode Island H7386 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow criminal defendants to argue jury nullification as a defense. This amendment would permit defendants to argue that juries should consider the moral, fairness, and constitutional aspects of the law during deliberations. If approved by voters at the next general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2028.

Rhode Island H7386 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing criminal defendants to argue jury nullification as a defense.

Rhode Island H7386 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow criminal defendants to argue jury nullification as a defense. This amendment would permit defendants to argue that juries should consider the moral, fairness, and constitutional aspects of the law during deliberations. If approved by voters at the next general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2028.