Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2991: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT

In committee Last action May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2991 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sam Bell (Democratic); Linda Ujifusa (Democratic); Bridget Valverde (Democratic); Jonathon Acosta (Democratic); and 2 more.