H7193

Requires mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees, in identifying, responding, and handling all incidents involving any person with a developmental disability.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7193 mandates training for police officers and trainees to identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with.

Rhode Island H7193 establishes mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees to effectively identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities. This act amends the definition of developmental disability to include a mental or physical impairment manifested at any age. The training will be incorporated into all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees, and in all police academies operated or certified by the commission. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 29

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (01/29/2026)

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services