S.3104

Establishes a bureau of public protection within the department of attorney general.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General.

The bill establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. The bureau will be led by an assistant attorney general and will include units dedicated to consumer protection, healthcare regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights. The attorney general will appoint necessary staff and can apply for relief in cases of persistent illegality. The bureau will also prepare an annual report on its activities and outcomes.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

DDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 26

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Mar 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary