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S3263CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONCriminal ProcedureThis bill updates the criminal injuries compensation program by removing outdated language and adding emergency relocation compensation for stalking victims.Senate·Signed by Governor·May 5, 2026 H8463ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARRESTCriminal ProcedureThis bill makes it illegal for inmates to use force or weapons to resist a correctional officer's lawful orders.House·Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)·Apr 17, 2026 S3168CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTSCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows police to obtain search warrants electronically for severe driving offenses that cause death or serious injury.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 27, 2026 S3135

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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Criminal Procedure

Removes the prohibition on fines and records for leaving young children unattended in cars, allowing for potential criminal prosecution.

Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 20, 2026

S3103CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal ProcedureExtends the waiting period to expunge DUI and chemical test refusal records from five years to ten years.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3108CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal ProcedureRequires individuals to disclose expunged criminal records when applying for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3109CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIESCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows grand juries to issue public reports on government ethics and matters of public concern.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3105CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTSCriminal ProcedureThis bill extends the time limit for prosecuting residential mortgage fraud to ten years.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

H8293CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARRESTCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows private college security guards to detain suspected criminals on campus for up to 30 minutes pending police arrival.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

H8296CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICECriminal ProcedureThis bill mandates confidentiality for police reports and communications involving railroad employees in fatal accidents, establishing penalties for unauthorized disclosure.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3036ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows individuals with up to four non-violent felony convictions to apply for criminal record expungement after 15 years.Senate·House passed Sub A in concurrence·Mar 5, 2026

S3045CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTSCriminal ProcedureRequires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before installing and using tracking devices.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S2990CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARRESTCriminal ProcedureDesignates DCYF juvenile program workers as peace officers, but only while working at the Rhode Island Training School.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2982COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURTCriminal ProcedureAllows juvenile hearing boards to mandate rehabilitative driving courses, with license suspension possible for non-compliance.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2983CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows individuals to apply to clear their criminal records sooner by changing when the waiting period begins.Senate·Referred to House Judiciary·Mar 4, 2026

S2824CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONCriminal ProcedureVictims of hit-and-run accidents causing serious injury or death can now receive state compensation money.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 4, 2026

S2985CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACTCriminal ProcedureMandates electronic submission of detailed domestic violence reports, including police narratives and language barrier data, to state courts.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 4, 2026

S2943MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSESCriminal ProcedureRequires a criminal conviction before the state can seize and forfeit a motor vehicle used in a high-speed police pursuit.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2964CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal ProcedureThis bill allows individuals to clear records for petty misdemeanors and simple drug possession three years after completing their sentence.Senate·Referred to House Judiciary·Mar 4, 2026

S2941DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILESCriminal ProcedureThis bill bans handcuffing juveniles during transport or court unless there is a specific safety threat or escape risk.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2997CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMCriminal ProcedureThis bill requires police and courts to identify veterans to ensure they receive specific legal support and federal benefits.Senate·Meeting postponed (03/11/2026)·Mar 4, 2026

S2988CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONCriminal ProcedureThis bill adds a one-dollar fee to traffic violation fines to help fund the crime victims' compensation program.Senate·Referred to House Finance·Mar 4, 2026

S2832CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONCriminal ProcedureIncreases emergency relocation funds for crime victims to $8,000 and authorizes $1,000 for home safety modifications.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 4, 2026

S2955CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULTCriminal ProcedureThis bill mandates electronic reporting of sexual assault cases and police narratives to state courts, including data on language barriers.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 4, 2026