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RI S2719
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sentences of life without parole for individuals 21 years of age or younger convicted of first-degree murder with aggravating factors (such as murder-for-hire, torture, killing law enforcement, or murder during drug trafficking)
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Applies the same parole eligibility protection to persons 21 or younger convicted of first-degree murder resulting from kidnapping a victim under age 18
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws sections 11-23-2 and 11-23-2.1 relating to homicide penalties
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits the imposition of a sentence of life without parole upon any person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/27/2026