Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 2, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION.
Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-02 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-02 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |