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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2997: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2997 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 PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): 03/11/2026 Meeting postponed (03/11/2026).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Provide services for veterans in the criminal justice system ensuring disclosure and connections with federal and state resources.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/11/2026 Meeting postponed (03/11/2026)
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source