Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2049: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2049 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Thompson (Democratic); Bridget Valverde (Democratic); Lou Raptakis (Democratic); Ryan Pearson (Democratic); and 6 more.