S.2991

Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2991 mandates correctional staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in correctional facilities.

Rhode Island S2991, known as The Willie Washington, Jr. Act, requires all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility. The act mandates the establishment of an independent incident oversight board to review recorded incidents involving use of force, complaints against staff, or other critical incidents. The board will also conduct periodic assessments and audits of facility operations, policies, and practices.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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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)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary