Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3167: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION
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Plain-language summary
SB 3167 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| 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
- 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 06/03/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary