Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2158: 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 2158 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary