Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT
What it does
Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.
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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 1205/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced