Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2157
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Bell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- 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) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary