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RI H8063
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Roberts
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AI Summary
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Requires sentencing courts to obtain victim approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault (minimum 10 years, up to life imprisonment)
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Requires victim approval (or parent/guardian approval for child victims) before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree child molestation sexual assault (minimum 25 years, up to life imprisonment)
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws sections 11-37-3 and 11-37-8.2 in the Sexual Assault chapter
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026