Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS
What it does
Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.
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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 503/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced