S.2597

Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2597 increases the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and prohibits suspension or deferment of the first 10 years of the.

Rhode Island S2597 amends the state's laws on sexual assault by increasing the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault. The bill specifies that the first 10 years of the sentence for first degree sexual assault cannot be suspended or deferred. This change applies to all offenses committed after the bill's effective date. The bill also applies similar restrictions to the first 10 years of sentences for first degree child molestation sexual assault.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
2
RR
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

D

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary