Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2602: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICT COURTS
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2602 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 -- PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICT COURTS. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under § 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| 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
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 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)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary