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RI H7547
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenni Azanero Furtado
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AI Summary
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Adds stalking (pursuant to § 11-59-2) as a compensable offense under Rhode Island's Criminal Injuries Compensation program, replacing the outdated "abominable and detestable crime against nature" offense
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Limits stalking victims to emergency compensation only for relocation expenses or reasonable modifications to their residence, not general compensation available for other crimes
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Removes "larceny from that person" as a qualifying offense, narrowing the robbery provision to robbery only
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Stalking victims may receive full compensation only if they were also victims of another compensable offense listed in the statute
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026