Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
What it does
Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 1003/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 603/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- Jan 1601/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced