S.2719

Prohibits the imposition of a sentence of life without parole upon any person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2719 prohibits life without parole sentences for individuals 21 years old or younger.

Rhode Island S2719 amends the state's homicide laws to prohibit the imposition of a sentence of life without parole for individuals 21 years of age or younger. This change applies to those convicted of first-degree murder, ensuring that individuals under 21 have the possibility of parole. The bill takes 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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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

DDDDDDDDRD

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)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary