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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- Jan 1601/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced