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RI H7193
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Lombardi
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AI Summary
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Requires the Rhode Island Commission on Standards and Training to prepare and publish mandatory training standards for police officers on identifying, responding to, handling, investigating, and reporting incidents involving persons with developmental disabilities.
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Mandates inclusion of developmental disability recognition training in all curricula for police recruits, in-service trainees, and all police academies operated or certified by the commission.
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Amends the definition of "developmental disability" to remove the age-22 onset requirement, expanding coverage to disabilities manifested at any age.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Requires mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees, in identifying, responding, and handling all incidents involving any person with a developmental disability.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (01/29/2026)
1/27/2026