Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2597
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rogers (Republican)
- de la Cruz (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
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) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary