S 2045 is sponsored by Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

S 2045 — RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT

Last action January 09, 2026 — Senate Judiciary

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Introduced

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT

Bill Text

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Action History

January 09, 2026
Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Meghan E. Kallman Democratic

Not signed on (104)

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Votes

Passage

June 11, 2026

Passed 33 Yea · 5 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	2	0	0
Unaffiliated	1	1	0	0
Republican	1	2	0	0
Total	33	5	0	0
% of votes cast	87%	13%	0%	0%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
de la Cruz	—	Nay
Madam President	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Nay
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Nay
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Nay

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Passage as Amended Passage

June 11, 2026

Passed 32 Yea · 6 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	2	0	0
Unaffiliated	1	1	0	0
Republican	0	3	0	0
Total	32	6	0	0
% of votes cast	84%	16%	0%	0%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
de la Cruz	—	Nay
Madam President	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Nay
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Nay
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Nay
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

public-safety

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2045 do?: RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT
Who sponsors S 2045?: S 2045 is sponsored by Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2045?: This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: S 2045
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 09, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Meghan E. Kallman

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