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RI H7818
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the family court from detaining or committing children age 12 or younger to the Rhode Island Training School for Youth for any offense
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Creates exceptions only for charges of murder, first degree sexual assault, or attempts to commit these offenses
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Requires the court to determine there are no other reasonable placement options that would ensure the safety of the youth and the public before committing a child 12 or younger for the excepted offenses
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Amends existing statutes governing temporary detention and commitment of delinquent and wayward children in Family Court proceedings
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Delinquent And Dependent Children
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/26/2026