Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 6 D cosponsors

SB 2125 — AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Last action — 05/27/2026 Referred to House Judiciary

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill changes the certification requirement for certain delinquent youth offenses.

This legislation removes the requirement for mandatory certification for individuals aged 16 and older who have committed multiple offenses. This means they will not automatically be subject to adult indictment for those offenses.

Summary

Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/27/2026 Referred to House Judiciary

  2. 05/26/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 05/20/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)

  4. 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  6. 01/16/2026 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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Votes

Passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 3000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — 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 Yea
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 Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2125 do?
Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.
Who sponsors SB 2125?
SB 2125 is sponsored by Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2125?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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