S.2287

Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Expands the State Crime Laboratory Commission to nine members with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, and scientific research.

This bill increases the number of members on the State Crime Laboratory Commission from five to nine. The new commission will include three members with expertise in law enforcement, three with expertise in criminal defense, and three with expertise in scientific research. The chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Rhode Island will serve as the executive secretary, overseeing the administration of the state crime laboratory. This act would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Mar 30

Senate

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)