Rhode Island H7037 prohibits handcuffing children twelve or under at initial police contact unless for public safety or physical threat to officers.

Rhode Island H7037 amends the state's family court proceedings to prohibit handcuffing children aged twelve or under during initial police contact, except when necessary for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer. This law aims to protect young children from unnecessary restraint during police interactions, ensuring their treatment is appropriate for their age and the circumstances. The changes will take effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H7037 prohibits handcuffing children twelve or under at initial police contact unless for public safety or physical threat to officers.

Rhode Island H7037 amends the state's family court proceedings to prohibit handcuffing children aged twelve or under during initial police contact, except when necessary for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer. This law aims to protect young children from unnecessary restraint during police interactions, ensuring their treatment is appropriate for their age and the circumstances. The changes will take effect immediately upon passage.