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RI S2993
Resolution
AI Summary
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Creates an 11-member special legislative commission to study the economic and societal benefits and risks of pre-trial supervised release as an alternative to pre-trial detention, with specific focus on impacts to Black Rhode Islanders.
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Commission membership includes 3 state senators, the Attorney General, a Judicial Branch representative, the Parole Board Chair, a prison warden, a Center for Health and Justice Transformation representative, the DCYF Director, and 2 formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Commission must analyze pre-trial fees, costs, and expenses incurred by both pre-trial individuals and the state, and provide recommendations to reduce the pre-trial detention population.
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Report due to the Senate President by February 5, 2027; commission expires April 5, 2027.
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Members receive no compensation; all state departments must provide requested information to the commission.
Legislative Description
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026