Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2957: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2957 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.
Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary