Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2308: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2308 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana Quezada (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.
Provides that prisoners who committed offenses prior to age 18 and were sentenced as adults be eligible for parole after completing 15 yrs of their sentence. Would not lengthen parole eligibility should prisoner be eligible for parole earlier than 15 yrs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary