Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 258: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- VICTIMS OF CRIME TRAUMA INFORMED MOBILIZATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 258 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- VICTIMS OF CRIME TRAUMA INFORMED MOBILIZATION ACT. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 Committee heard.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes VICTIM Fund grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing victim services in Rhode Island with the state allocating $30,000,000 per year to fund the program and staffing within the department of public safety.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee heard
- 05/10/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance