Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2137
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Bell (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary