Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2991
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bell (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.
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