Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY
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Plain-language summary
SB 2145 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 OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): 04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 03/31/2026 Senate read and passed
- 03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary