Criminal Justice

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2832: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases victim compensation for relocation expenses, supporting criminal justice reform by enhancing victim support services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2824: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

This bill expands eligibility for crime victim compensation by allowing individuals who suffer serious bodily injury from hit-and-run incidents to apply for financial assistance through the state's compensation program. The amendment adds a specific provision to the existing list of qualifying offenses, ensuring that drivers who fail to stop after a collision resulting in serious injury or death are included in the categories eligible for compensation. The change directly affects victims of hit-and-run accidents who previously might not have qualified for aid under the current law, providing them with a potential source of financial support for medical and related expenses. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage without requiring additional legislative steps.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands victim compensation eligibility for hit-and-run victims, strengthening criminal justice support systems and victim protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2100: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects trafficking fines to violent crimes indemnity fund, funding criminal justice resource allocation per bill's purpose.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2988: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for crime victim compensation program through additional traffic violation fines, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds crime victim compensation program through traffic violation fines, directly supporting criminal justice by aiding victims.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds crime victim compensation through traffic violation fines, indirectly supporting transportation safety enforcement75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2638: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015

Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRaises penalties for identity theft violations, strengthening enforcement under criminal justice laws per bill's penalty provisions amendment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthening identity theft penalties directly enhances data privacy protections, a core aspect of technology policy as defined in the topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2125: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves mandatory adult indictment for juvenile offenders (16+ with 2 offenses), promoting rehabilitation-focused family court proceedings over punitive adult system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes educational program targeting commercial sex buyers to address human trafficking, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing demand and promoting awareness of trafficking schemes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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