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RI S2730
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits peace officers and school resource officers from using threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative tactics during custodial interrogation of juveniles
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Defines prohibited tactics including: withholding food, drink, sleep, or medications; lying about evidence; making false promises of leniency; using "maximization" techniques that exaggerate charges or assert guilt; and employing "false choice" strategies
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Statements obtained through prohibited tactics are presumed inadmissible as evidence in criminal or juvenile court proceedings, and any evidence flowing from such statements is considered tainted
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Places burden on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that confessions were given voluntarily and free from prohibited tactics before introducing them as evidence
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in § 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Delinquent And Dependent Children
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/27/2026