Bill Title: Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-3)

Status: (Engrossed) 2026-06-09 - Senate passed Sub A [S2279 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Comm Sub	2026-06-03	PDF	Link	View
Introduced	2026-01-23	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
No bill amendments currently on file for Rhode Island S2279

Supplemental Documents

Title	Description	Date	Format	Source	View
No supplemental documents for Rhode Island S2279 currently on file.