Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT
What it does
Establishes Rhode Island First Step program requiring DOC to assist offenders with reintegration into society, counseling, medical care, education, early sentence termination or pre-release confinement for elderly and terminally ill offenders.
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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 204/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Jan 1501/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced