Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

SB 2045 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT

Last action — 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

  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 January 09, 2026. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prevents civil arrests at Rhode Island court proceedings without a warrant.

This legislation ensures that individuals attending court in Rhode Island are protected from civil arrest without a judicial warrant. It establishes rules for enforcement and remedies for any violations of this protection.

Summary

Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

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

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

  5. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

  6. 06/11/2026 Senate voted to reconsider

  7. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

  8. 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  9. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  10. 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute

  11. 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  12. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  14. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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 32 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31200
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 0300
Total 32600
% 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 civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2045 do?
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
Who sponsors SB 2045?
SB 2045 is sponsored by Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), and Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2045?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
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