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RI S2159
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Meghan Kallman
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AI Summary
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Adds a new required qualification for Rhode Island's 7-member parole board: one member must be a formerly incarcerated person or someone directly impacted by the criminal legal system
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The formerly incarcerated member must have completed probation and parole at least 3 years prior to appointment
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The individual must also have professional background in psychology, mental health/substance use, transitional housing, reentry services, education, or law
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Existing parole board qualification requirements remain unchanged, including a psychologist/psychiatrist, attorney, correctional work professional, and law enforcement officer
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires one elector of the parole board to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation/parole process three (3) or more years prior to selection with a professional background in certain enumerated areas.
Criminals
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/16/2026