RI S2613 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2026 - 25% progression
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 - Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.

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Title

Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.

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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

DateChamberAction
2026-05-19SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-05-15SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
2026-02-13SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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