Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2940: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2940 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes full-time juvenile hearing board coordinator to provide support and assistance to municipal juvenile hearing boards across the state. Any juvenile charged with a misdemeanor and who is a first offender, shall be referred to the hearing board.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary