Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2047: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2047 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 05/13/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/12/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/06/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/12/2026)
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