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Rhode IslandH84632026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST .

Sponsored By: Earl A. Read, III (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Prisoners cannot use force to resist orders

People in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections cannot use force or any weapon to resist a corrections officer’s lawful request or directive. Doing so is a crime. Penalties are a fine up to $500, jail up to one year, or both. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Earl A. Read, III

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephen M. Casey

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Chippendale

    Republican • House

  • Arthur J. Corvese

    Democratic • House

  • Megan L. Cotter

    Democratic • House

  • Richard R. Fascia

    Republican • House

  • Jon D. Brien

    Independent • House

  • Thomas E. Noret

    Democratic • House

  • William W. O'Brien

    Democratic • House

  • Paul M. Santucci

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 18

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - ARREST In Concurrence

Yes: 25 • No: 13

House vote • 6/10/2026

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE--ARREST PASSAGE

Yes: 64 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 173

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/10/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/8/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/6/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/6/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/30/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

    4/24/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    4/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • H8463 - As Introduced

    4/17/2026

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  • H8463 - Substitute

    4/17/2026

    HTMLPDF

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