Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2161: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2161 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark McKenney (Democratic); Lori Urso (Democratic); Sam Zurier (Democratic); Dawn Euer (Democratic); and 6 more.