Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2489: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2489 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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.
Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary