Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 205: 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 205 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (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.
Prohibit the family court from detaining any juvenile or committing any juvenile, under the age of 12 years, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| 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
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary