Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2599: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE
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Plain-language summary
SB 2599 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary