Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

S 2137 — RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Last action — Senate Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (109)

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2137 do?
RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
Who sponsors S 2137?
S 2137 is sponsored by Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), and Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2137?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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