Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7360
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 6, 2026 · Legislature
06/06/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 6, 2026 · Legislature
06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Legislature
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary