Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1073: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1073 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary