H8503

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting community-based solutions to reduce the incarceration of women in Rhode Island.)

Introduced·5/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island House Resolution H8503 establishes a legislative commission to study and recommend community-based solutions to reduce women's.

House Resolution H8503 creates a special legislative commission to explore strategies for reducing the incarceration of women in Rhode Island. The commission will review existing programs, identify opportunities for community-based alternatives, and assess the role of innovative medical treatments. It will also consider best practices from other states and national research. The commission, consisting of fifteen members from various state agencies, academic institutions, and community organizations, will report its findings and recommendations to the House by April 28, 2028.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 11

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

May 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary