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RI S2597
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica de la Cruz
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault from 10 years to 15 years imprisonment, with a maximum of life imprisonment
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Requires the first 10 years of any first degree sexual assault sentence to be served without eligibility for deferment or suspension
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Requires the first 10 years of any first degree child molestation sexual assault sentence (minimum 25 years) to be served without eligibility for deferment or suspension
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Takes effect upon passage and applies only to offenses committed after the effective date
Legislative Description
Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/13/2026