Rhode Island 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 229 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ASSET FORFEITURE (Standardizes procedures for asset forfeitures for all crimes simplifying procedures and addresses counterproductive incentives.)

Last action — 04/09/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

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

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aims to create uniform rules for how law enforcement can take away property linked to crimes, making the process easier to understand and follow. It also seeks to eliminate any negative effects that current rules might have on how cases are handled.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB 229 on the official Rhode Island source →

Action History

  1. 04/09/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/05/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2019)

  3. 01/31/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Metts · Primary
  • Cano · Primary
  • Ana B. Quezada · Primary
  • Crowley · Primary
  • Goodwin · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

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.

Show all 109 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

public-safety
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does SB 229 do?
This bill aims to create uniform rules for how law enforcement can take away property linked to crimes, making the process easier to understand and follow. It also seeks to eliminate any negative effects that current rules might have on how cases are handled.
Who sponsors SB 229?
SB 229 is sponsored by Metts, Cano, Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Crowley, and Goodwin.
What is the current status of SB 229?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 229?
Track SB 229 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 229

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 229

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →