RI H8116 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT - Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.
Title
Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.
Sponsors
| Rep. David Morales [D] | Rep. Enrique Sanchez [D] | Rep. Joshua Giraldo [D] | Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] |
| Rep. Jennifer Stewart [D] | Rep. Brandon Potter [D] | Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] | Rep. Megan Cotter [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
State Affairs And Government
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8116.pdf |
