Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 145 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary