Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 140: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 140 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (Republican), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Prohibits defendants who are serving probation for driving under the influence death resulting from earning good time off their probationary period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/05/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary