H7656Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Hagan McEntee, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence · June 8, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Absent |
| Louis Dipalma | 12 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Yes |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Committee transferred to Senate Finance
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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