S.2290

Provides for release of misdemeanor arrestees without financial conditions, except for domestic violence or flight risk or obstruct of justice risk.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2290 allows misdemeanor arrestees to be released without financial conditions unless there is a risk of flight, obstruction of justice.

Rhode Island S2290 modifies the state's criminal procedure to allow the release of misdemeanor arrestees without financial conditions, except in cases of domestic violence, flight risk, or obstruction of justice. The bill outlines specific factors the court must consider, such as the defendant's ties to the community and prior criminal record. The Department of Corrections will collect background information to assist the court in making release decisions. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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9
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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

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary