Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2045
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Kallman (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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | 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 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate voted to reconsider - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 30, 2026 · Legislature
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary