SB 2157

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 30, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2157
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-30
Criminal Justice
Summary

Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.

Sponsor
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-30 Status in_committee
2026-04-30 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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