Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
What it does
Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 2204/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 1804/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- Feb 2802/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced