H8432

Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

Introduced·4/10/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8432 makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

Rhode Island H8432 amends the General Laws to classify assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury as a felony. The bill specifies that anyone who knowingly and willfully strikes or sprays a noxious chemical on a railroad worker while they are on duty will face felony charges. The penalty includes imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to fifteen hundred dollars, or both. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Apr 10

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary