S.3167

Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.

Chamber Passed·6/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3167 amends shoplifting laws to classify multiple individuals involved in shoplifting as a felony.

Rhode Island S3167 amends the state's shoplifting laws by establishing that any person convicted of shoplifting any item valued at less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) would be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any subsequent offense would be punished as a felony. Any offense involving items valued at more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) would carry enhanced penalties.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–7 · Jun 3
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Jun 3

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)