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RI S3046
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Patalano
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AI Summary
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Extends existing contraband laws for adult correctional institutions to cover the Rhode Island Training School for Youth, a juvenile detention facility
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Prohibits conveying drugs, tobacco, portable electronic communication devices, or potential weapons to any youth resident without consent from the DCYF Division of Youth Development executive director
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Violations are punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both
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"Resident" broadly includes youth detained at the training school, in custody of the superintendent or juvenile program workers outside the facility, or in state behavioral healthcare custody—but excludes those on home confinement
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/5/2026