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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3168: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS

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 3168 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 PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS. Primary sponsor: Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (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.

Authorizes judges to issue electronic warrants for DUI offenses under certain conditions.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26

“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. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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