S.2303

Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2303 amends the Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2015 to mandate an annual study by an outside agency on traffic stop.

Rhode Island S2303 amends the Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department, with input from the CCPRA advisory committee, on traffic stop and search data related to racial disparities. The study will compile and examine data from routine traffic stops and searches to determine if racial disparities exist. The act also mandates a monthly review and annual reporting by law enforcement agencies on traffic stop and search data.

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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

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

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

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary