Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING
What it does
Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 2503/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2103/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced