S.3038

Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3038 mandates that courts order protective custody and hospital evaluation for respondents in temporary emergency protective orders.

Rhode Island S3038 amends the state's Extreme Risk Protection Orders to require courts to order the immediate protective custody of respondents when considering a temporary emergency protective order. This custody involves sending the respondent to an emergency room for evaluation. The bill specifies that this order must be part of the temporary protective order, ensuring that the respondent is evaluated for potential risks before a hearing is held. This act aims to address imminent dangers posed by individuals in possession of firearms.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary