S.2046

Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth,12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2046 prohibits family court from detaining or committing youth aged 12 or younger to a training school for offenses other than murder.

Rhode Island S2046 amends the state's family court procedures to prevent the detention or commitment of youth aged 12 or younger to a training school for offenses other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or attempts to commit such offenses. The bill ensures that youth under 12 years old cannot be placed in a training school unless it is determined that there is no other reasonable placement to ensure the safety of the youth and the general public. This change aims to protect younger children from being placed in training schools for non-violent offenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary