Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 823 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Last action — 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)

  3. 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 823 do?
Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.
Who sponsors SB 823?
SB 823 is sponsored by Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), and Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 823?
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 823?
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