H8247

Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8247 renames drug court to recovery court.

Rhode Island H8247 amends the General Laws to change the term of drug court to recovery court. The bill creates the position of recovery court magistrate within the superior court, appointed by the presiding justice with the advice and consent of the senate. The recovery court magistrate will have the duties, responsibilities, and powers of a superior court justice, including the authority to impose incarceration and confinement for violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 71–0 · May 5
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

71 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommends passage in concurrence

May 26

Senate

Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

May 15

Senate

Referred to Senate Judiciary