H8118

Amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of.

Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. The bill allows the chairperson to appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused. Each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary