Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 2981 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · 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.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill removes the need to prove harassment intent for cyberstalking convictions.

This bill modifies the law on cyberstalking, clarifying that intent to harass does not need to be proven for a conviction. It outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment.

Summary

Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 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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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2981 do?
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
Who sponsors SB 2981?
SB 2981 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), and Bridget Valverde (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2981?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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