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H8502CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prohibits convicted sex offenders from living near their victims and mandates GPS tracking and no-contact orders.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 1, 2026 H8452STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prevents individuals convicted of a specific serious driving offense from earning time off their probation sentences.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 15, 2026 H8347STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTPolice & PrisonsThis legislation prohibits state and local police from using resources or sharing non-public information to assist federal civil immigration enforcement.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 25, 2026

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONPolice & PrisonsThis bill requires homeless registered sex offenders to check in with local police three times a week.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

S3116STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prohibits Rhode Island police from helping federal agents deport people unless a judge issues a warrant.Senate·Referred to House Judiciary·Mar 13, 2026

H8275STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill limits solitary confinement, mandates minimum out-of-cell time for inmates, and creates a committee to oversee prison conditions.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 11, 2026

H8272CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCTPolice & PrisonsCriminalizes sexual acts between police officers and individuals who are detained, in custody, or under investigation.House·Referred to Senate Judiciary·Mar 11, 2026

H8253PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSPolice & PrisonsAllows retired police officers to work state-funded details for up to 75 days annually without losing pension benefits.House·Signed by Governor·Mar 6, 2026

S3046CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONSPolice & PrisonsThis bill makes it illegal to bring drugs, weapons, or electronic devices to residents of the state youth training school.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S3041STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACTPolice & PrisonsRequires mutual agreement between the police agency and the accused officer to appoint legal counsel for a disciplinary hearing committee.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S2984STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTPolice & PrisonsThis bill makes phone calls free for people in jail or prison and guarantees them in-person visits.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2952STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING -- YOUTH TRAUMA-INFORMED POLICINGPolice & PrisonsMandates police training on de-escalation and identifying trauma in youth involved in or witnessing law enforcement incidents.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2991STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACTPolice & PrisonsMandates body cameras for correctional officers, establishes data retention rules, and creates an independent oversight board to review incidents.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2935PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSPolice & PrisonsThis bill allows retired police officers to work unlimited private security details without losing their pension benefits.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 4, 2026

S2977STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill limits solitary confinement, guarantees basic prisoner necessities, and creates an independent committee to oversee prison conditions.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2967STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATIONPolice & PrisonsThis bill prohibits local police from acting as federal immigration agents or holding people solely for immigration status.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

H8064CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONPolice & PrisonsRequires homeless registered sex offenders to verify their presence with local police three times every week.House·Referred to Senate Judiciary·Feb 27, 2026

H8065CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONPolice & PrisonsThis bill changes the law so that all registered sex offenders must live at least 300 feet away from schools.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8185STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICEPolice & PrisonsIncreases State Police pensions by including overtime in calculations and establishes a flat $1,500 annual raise for retirees.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8116STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill requires prison guards to wear body cameras and establishes an independent board to review recorded incidents.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8140STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATIONPolice & PrisonsThis bill bans local police from performing federal immigration enforcement duties or using local funds for such activities.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8119STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACTPolice & PrisonsProhibits law enforcement from purchasing personal data from data brokers without a search warrant, protecting digital privacy rights.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2712STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICEPolice & PrisonsState Police may now enforce local town ordinances that carry civil fines, but not ordinances that result in jail time.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8118STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACTPolice & PrisonsRequires both the police department and the accused officer to agree before a disciplinary hearing committee can hire legal counsel.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026