S.2712

Authorizes the state police to enforce municipal ordinances; provided that, the ordinances provide for civil penalties only.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes Rhode Island state police to enforce municipal ordinances with civil penalties only.

This bill authorizes the Rhode Island state police to enforce municipal ordinances that provide for civil penalties only. It specifies that state police shall not enforce any ordinance for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed. The bill also outlines the powers of state police in enforcing criminal laws and municipal ordinances, and mandates that all fees collected by state police be paid to the general treasurer for state use. The provisions of 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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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

DDDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary