RI S2045 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Passed on June 22 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Passed on June 22 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]
Summary
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT - Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
Title
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-06-11 - Senate - Passage (Y: 32 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-11 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 5 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-02 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub A (Y: 7 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-06-02 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Indefinite postponement (Y: 7 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-05-05 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-11 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 5 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-02 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub A (Y: 7 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-06-02 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Indefinite postponement (Y: 7 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-05-05 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2026-06-18 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2026-06-11 | Senate | House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence |
| 2026-06-11 | Senate | Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) |
| 2026-06-11 | House | Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| 2026-06-11 | House | Senate voted to reconsider |
| 2026-06-11 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| 2026-06-04 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) |
| 2026-06-02 | Senate | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2026-06-01 | Senate | Proposed Substitute |
| 2026-05-30 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) |
| 2026-05-05 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-05-01 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) |
| 2026-01-09 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
