Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 2733 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Last action — 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill makes it illegal for inmates to resist directives with force or weapons.

This legislation prohibits individuals in the custody of the department of corrections from using force or weapons to resist lawful requests. It aims to ensure compliance with directives issued to incarcerated persons.

Summary

Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.

Bill Text

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The bill makes it unlawful for individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to resist lawful requests or directives from correctional officers using force or weapons.

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    It shall be unlawful for any person in custody of the Rhode Island department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive by a corrections officer.

    This addition prohibits resisting lawful requests or directives from correctional officers while in custody.

Action History

  1. 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  5. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  6. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  7. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  10. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  12. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on · 17 voted No

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (105)

105 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

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 64 Yea · 4 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 50407
Independent 1000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 64407
% of votes cast 85%5%0%9%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Not Voting
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Nay
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Nay
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Nay
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Nay
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Not Voting
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Not Voting
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Not Voting
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Passage

Passed 25 Yea · 13 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 201300
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 251300
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Nay
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Nay
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Nay
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Nay
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Nay
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Nay
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Nay
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Nay
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Nay
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Nay
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Nay
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Nay
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Nay
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 2733 do?
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.
Who sponsors SB 2733?
SB 2733 is sponsored by Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2733?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 2733?
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