Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2281: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
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- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2281 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Todd Patalano (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.
Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 consideration (03/26/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary