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RI S2398
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Dimitri
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AI Summary
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Amends Rhode Island's false report of crime statute (§11-32-2) to create tiered felony penalties based on the severity of the falsely reported crime
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Filing a false police report about a crime carrying 5-20 years imprisonment becomes a felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison
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Filing a false police report about a crime carrying 20+ years imprisonment becomes a felony punishable by 5-20 years in prison
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Existing misdemeanor penalty remains for other false reports: up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $500 fine, plus mandatory restitution to the falsely accused person
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Makes it a felony to file a false police report of a crime carrying a sentence of imprisonment of not less than five (5) years.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026