Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3038: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3038 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 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.
Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary