Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
What it does
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 1604/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 1004/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- Jan 901/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced