Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2302
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- de la Cruz (Republican)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Rogers (Republican)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
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 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary