SB 2137

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 19, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT (Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.).

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2137
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-05-19
Family / Children Public Safety
Sponsor
Bissaillon
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-19 Status in_committee
2026-05-19 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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