Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 818: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 818 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Eliminates the "doubt" about culpability requirement and replace it with "unwilling" or "unable" to pursue charge(s) in cases for persons sentenced to imprisonment for violations of suspended sentence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| 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
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary