HB 7198·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Leo Felix (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 22, 2026
Summary
The bill revises the state's criminal classification rules, setting specific imprisonment and fine limits for felonies, misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors and violations. It also clarifies that any reference to a one‑year maximum sentence will be interpreted as 364 days. The changes take effect on July 1, 2027 and affect how crimes are categorized and sentenced.
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