RI S0621 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on March 7 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-21 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 7 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-21 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit and for contempt of court.
Title
Arrest
Sponsors
| Sen. Meghan Kallman [D] | Sen. Joshua Miller [D] | Sen. Jonathon Acosta [D] | Sen. Mark McKenney [D] |
| Sen. Dawn Euer [D] | Sen. Robert Britto [D] | Sen. Melissa Murray [D] | Sen. Alana DiMario [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-21 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2023) |
| 2023-03-07 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0621.pdf |
