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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2143: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2143 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source