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RI S2957
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tikoian
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "public official" under Rhode Island's threats law to include school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees
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Threats against public officials remain a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine
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Charges under this section for threats against school employees can only be brought if the suspect is 18 years of age or older and is not a student at the school
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Students enrolled or matriculating at the school are explicitly exempt from prosecution under this statute
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026