S.2302

Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2302 criminalizes knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff.

Rhode Island S2302 amends the state's laws to establish that knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff is a misdemeanor. The bill defines "law enforcement" as city or town police officers, state police officers, public safety officers, sheriffs, or capitol police officers. "Emergency personnel" includes emergency services officials, first aid and emergency medical technicians, fire safety officials, and hospital staff.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 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