Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2158
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
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