H8063

Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8063 mandates that courts must obtain victim approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first.

Rhode Island H8063 amends the state's General Laws to require that courts ensure the victim's approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first degree child molestation. The bill specifies that the victim or their parents or guardian must approve the negotiated sentence. This change aims to ensure that victims have a say in the sentencing process for these serious offenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary