Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 148: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 148 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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 any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| 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
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary