S.3164

Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

Introduced·3/27/26
Introduced Text

Makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

This bill amends the General Laws of Rhode Island to classify assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury as a felony. The offense carries a potential penalty of imprisonment for up to three years, a fine not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, or both. The law takes effect upon passage.

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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

11 Yea

DDDDRDDDDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)