S.2993

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2993 establishes a special legislative commission to study the impact and economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders.

Rhode Island S2993 creates an 11-member special legislative commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders. The commission will examine the effects of pre-trial supervised release as an alternative to pre-trial detention, focusing on its impact on Black Rhode Islanders. The commission will provide recommendations to reduce the population and costs associated with pre-trial detention. The commission will report its findings by February 5, 2027, and will expire on April 5, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
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)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary