Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 3109 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES

Last action — 05/28/2026 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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

This bill allows grand juries to release reports to the public.

The legislation permits grand juries to issue reports and establishes a process for these reports to be reviewed and accepted by the superior court before being publicly shared. This aims to enhance transparency in the criminal justice system.

Summary

Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3109 do?
Permits grand juries to issue reports and provides for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
Who sponsors SB 3109?
SB 3109 is sponsored by Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), and Mark McKenney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3109?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 3109?
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