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RI S2990

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the statutory definition of "peace officer" in Rhode Island General Laws Section 12-7-21 to add a new category of personnel

  • Designates juvenile program workers and shift coordinators of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families as peace officers

  • Limits peace officer status to only when these workers are performing their duties at the Rhode Island Training School (the state's juvenile detention facility)

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Designates certain program workers and shift coordinators at the training school as peace officers while on duty.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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