Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2279
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rogers (Republican)
- de la Cruz (Republican)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026) - May 30, 2026 · Legislature
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration - Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary