Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2618: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2618 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 -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 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.
Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- 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