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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2288: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

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 2288 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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 defendants who are serving probation for driving under the influence death resulting from earning good time off their probationary period.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33

“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. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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