Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 278: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 278 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/12/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/17/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2025)
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