S.2125

Removes the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older who was found delinquent for having committed 2 offenses after the age of 16 which would render the person subject to an indictment if the person was an adult.

Chamber Passed·5/26/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2125 removes mandatory certification for individuals 16 or older found delinquent for two offenses after age 16.

Rhode Island S2125 amends the General Laws to remove the mandatory certification for an individual 16 years or older found delinquent for two offenses after the age of 16, which would render the person subject to an indictment if they were an adult. Previously, such individuals were required to be certified, but this bill changes the law to eliminate that requirement. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · May 26
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27

House

Referred to House Judiciary

May 26

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)