Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2981
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Murray (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary