H8463

Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.

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Rhode Island H8463 prohibits using force or weapons to resist lawful directives from corrections officers.

Rhode Island H8463 amends the General Laws to make it unlawful for individuals in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to use force or weapons against corrections officers when resisting lawful directives. This act imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)