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RI H8293
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Craven
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AI Summary
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Private state-chartered colleges and universities in Rhode Island may establish security or public safety departments employing special police officers, public safety officers, or security guards
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Non-sworn public safety officers and security guards may detain individuals without a warrant when they have reasonable grounds to believe a criminal offense was committed within their jurisdiction and the detained person is responsible
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Detention is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, and officers must immediately request assistance from state or local police upon detaining anyone
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All public safety officers and security guards must be trained in proper use of restraint devices and must follow locally or nationally recognized use of force policies
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
3/13/2026