Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 814 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.

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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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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 814 do?
Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
Who sponsors SB 814?
SB 814 is sponsored by Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 814?
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 814?
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