Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1152: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1152 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on June 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2025): 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that law enforcement officers who appears before the court for prosecution of a violation of a protective order shall self-certify that the officer has successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary