Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 249 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - SEXUAL ASSAULT (Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer. The act would also provide that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than 3 years.)

Last action — 03/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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Action History

  1. 03/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/19/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2021)

  3. 02/10/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 249?
SB 249 is sponsored by Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Calkin, Melissa Murray (Democratic), Anderson, Goldin, Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Cano, Mendes, Bridget Valverde (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 249?
This bill died with 2021 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 249?
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