HB 7656STATE · Rhode IslandIn Committee

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT

Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.

Voted: 4/14/2026

How representatives voted

72 yea·0 nay

Action history

  • 4/14/202604/14/2026 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
  • 4/7/202604/07/2026 House read and passed
  • 4/3/202604/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
  • 4/2/202604/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
  • 3/27/202603/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
  • 3/12/202603/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  • 3/6/202603/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
  • 2/11/202602/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary