SB 291 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Summary

Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit, and for contempt of court.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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Committee

Mar 18, 2025

Committee

03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

legislature

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors