H8055

Makes assault with intent to commit murder punishable by no less than ten years and not more than forty years and the person would not be afforded the benefit of suspension or deferment of sentence or probation.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8055 amends the law to impose a minimum 10-year and maximum 40-year prison sentence for assault with intent to commit murder.

Rhode Island H8055 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalties for assault with intent to commit murder. The bill specifies that such an assault will result in a mandatory prison sentence of no less than ten years and no more than forty years. Additionally, the bill prohibits the court from offering any form of sentence suspension, deferment, or probation to the convicted individual. This change applies specifically to assaults intended to result in murder, while other specified felonies retain their existing sentencing structure.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary