Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 2, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE.
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-02 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-02 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |