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HR 8503·RI·house

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN

IntroducedFiled May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Felix
Latest Action

05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

Summary

The resolution establishes a special legislative commission to examine and recommend community‑based alternatives to incarceration for women involved in the criminal‑justice system. It will review existing diversion, reentry, housing and recovery programs, consider innovative treatments like GLP‑1 medications, and advise the House on policy and funding changes. The commission will operate for about two years and report its findings by April 28 2028.

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