RI S2158 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-19 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-19 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Title
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Sponsors
| Sen. Meghan Kallman [D] | Sen. Alana DiMario [D] | Sen. Frank Ciccone [D] | Sen. Victoria Gu [D] |
| Sen. Dawn Euer [D] | Sen. Lammis Vargas [D] | Sen. Lori Urso [D] | Sen. Valarie Lawson [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-05-19 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-05-15 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) |
| 2026-01-16 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
