Directs the office of law revision to identify, on a yearly basis, any decisions or holding of the United States Supreme Court that would require amendments to any state statutes.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give the Rhode Island Office of Law Revision a new ongoing responsibility: each year, it would need to review decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court and identify any rulings that might require changes to Rhode Island's existing state laws. Essentially, it creates a formal, regular process for making sure state law stays up to date and consistent with federal constitutional rulings.

When the U.S. Supreme Court issues a major ruling, it can sometimes make existing state laws unconstitutional or unenforceable — but states don't always update their laws right away to reflect those changes. This bill aims to close that gap by having a dedicated office systematically track those rulings every year and flag which Rhode Island statutes may need to be revised or removed as a result.

This bill would primarily affect the operations of state government itself, specifically the Office of Law Revision, which already handles tasks related to organizing and updating Rhode Island's laws. It would also benefit Rhode Island residents and legal professionals by helping ensure that the state's laws are clear, current, and legally valid — reducing confusion about whether outdated laws are still enforceable.

The bill was introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, which recommended it be held for further study, meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. A hearing is currently scheduled for January 29, 2026.