H8293

Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8293 allows non-sworn public safety officers and security guards at private colleges and universities to detain individuals for up to.

Rhode Island H8293 permits non-sworn public safety officers and security guards at private colleges and universities to detain individuals for up to 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if they believe a criminal offense has been committed. The detaining officer or guard must immediately request assistance from state or local police and must not detain the individual beyond the 30-minute limit while waiting for police assistance. All officers and guards must be trained in the proper use of restraint devices and follow recognized use of force policies.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDD
5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Mar 13

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary