Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2941
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
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) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary