Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 3046 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS

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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits conveying certain items to youth in a training school without consent.

This bill makes it illegal to bring specific items to or from the training school for youth unless consent is obtained. The items include drugs, tobacco, and weapons.

Summary

Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends existing law to include specific prohibitions against conveying unauthorized articles to or from the training school for youth.

  • Section 11-25-14

    Every person who shall convey or cause to be conveyed to any resident at the training school for youth, any drugs, tobacco, portable electronic communication device, or any article that could be used as a weapon, without first obtaining the consent of the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families, may be punished, upon conviction, by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.

    Adds a new prohibition for conveying certain articles to residents at the training school for youth, with penalties.

  • Section 11-25-14

    For the purposes of subsection (d) of this section, 'resident' includes all persons detained at the training school for youth, in the custody of the superintendent of the training school for youth, in the custody of any other juvenile program worker while outside the confines of the custodial unit, or in the custody of the state director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals pursuant to § 40.1-5.3-1, regardless of whether that person is held upon adjudication or upon any petition for delinquency or waywardness. 'Resident' shall not include persons on home confinement.

    Defines 'resident' specifically for the context of prohibiting conveyance to the training school for youth.

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. 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3046 do?
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
Who sponsors SB 3046?
SB 3046 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3046?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 3046?
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