HB 8293

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 24, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8293

Session 2026

Status introduced

House introduced 2026-06-24

Criminal Justice Public Safety

Summary

Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campusâs jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

Sponsor

Craven

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-13	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-24	Status	introduced
2026-06-24	Latest Action	Effective without Governor's signature

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