Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 516: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 516 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST. Primary sponsor: Walter Felag (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| 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
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary