Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2398: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

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

Plain-language summary

SB 2398 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Thomas Paolino (Republican); Gordon Rogers (Republican); John Burke (Democratic); Brian Thompson (Democratic); and 5 more.