Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 296: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Referred to House Judiciary
- 04/01/2025 Senate read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/01/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary