Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 355: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 355 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2025): 03/07/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/07/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary