Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2161
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · Legislature
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary