Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8463
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Fascia (Republican)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Brien (Independent)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House | PASSAGE | 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 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 - 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) - Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Apr 17, 2026 · House
04/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary