RI S2302 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-3)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-10 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-10 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE - Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
Title
Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-03-10 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
