Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8502
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Santucci (Republican)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
- Cotter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits those people convicted of sex offenses from living within proximity to their victim's residences, workplaces or schools and automatically be prohibited from having any direct or indirect contact with the victim(s).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 11, 2026 · Legislature
05/11/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary