Restores law enforcement discretion to issue verbal warnings or pursue charges for leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.

Rhode Island S3135 amends the law to allow law enforcement officers to issue a verbal warning to individuals who leave a child under seven unattended in a motor vehicle. This act restores discretion to officers, permitting them to issue warnings in less severe cases or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious situations. No fines or sanctions are imposed for a violation, and no record of the warning is maintained. This act takes effect upon passage.

Restores law enforcement discretion to issue verbal warnings or pursue charges for leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.

Rhode Island S3135 amends the law to allow law enforcement officers to issue a verbal warning to individuals who leave a child under seven unattended in a motor vehicle. This act restores discretion to officers, permitting them to issue warnings in less severe cases or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious situations. No fines or sanctions are imposed for a violation, and no record of the warning is maintained. This act takes effect upon passage.