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RI S2985

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Quezada

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to electronically submit domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms and corresponding police report narratives to the domestic violence training and monitoring unit, replacing the previous paper-based system

  • Adds two new required data fields to reporting forms: existence of any language barriers and felony enhancement notation

  • Mandates monthly submission of reports to the unit within the administrative office of state courts

  • Allows delayed submission for cases under investigation or with unexecuted arrest warrants, but requires filing no later than the end of the calendar year in which the incident occurred

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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