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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2296: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT

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 2296 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 -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 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.

Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.

Sponsors

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

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
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. 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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