Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES
What it does
Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
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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)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced