Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 983: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 983 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the PURPLE alert state system to aid in the search for a missing adult with a serious physical, behavioral health, neurological disabilities or medical condition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| 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
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/29/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/26/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
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