Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 291 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Last action — 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit, and for contempt of court.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)

  3. 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 291 do?
Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit, and for contempt of court.
Who sponsors SB 291?
SB 291 is sponsored by Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), and Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 291?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 291?
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