RI H5686 | 2023 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-04-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person’s incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.

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Title

Sentence And Execution

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-04-04HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2023-03-31HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
2023-02-17HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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