Rhode IslandS20472026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS .

Sponsored By: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

One year now equals 364 days

Across Rhode Island laws, a maximum jail term of "one year" now means 364 days. Courts and prosecutors must use 364 days when applying those limits. This can slightly lower the jail level in some cases.

Clear cutoffs for felonies and misdemeanors

The law sets clear cutoffs for crime levels. More than one year in jail is a felony. More than six months and up to 364 days is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor also covers fine-only cases over $1,000. Up to six months in jail is a petty misdemeanor. Fine-only over $500 and up to $1,000 is petty. A fine of $500 or less is a violation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jonathon Acosta
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Robert Britto
Democratic • Senate
Victoria Gu
Democratic • Senate
Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate
Tiara T. Mack
Democratic • Senate
Mark P. McKenney
Democratic • Senate
Melissa A. Murray
Democratic • Senate
Ana B. Quezada
Democratic • Senate
Linda L. Ujifusa
Democratic • Senate
Lori Urso
Democratic • Senate
Lammis J. Vargas
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 159 • No: 26

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS In Concurrence

Yes: 32 • No: 6

House vote • 6/10/2026

CRIMINAL OFFENSES-GEN PROVISIONS PASSAGE

Yes: 61 • No: 10

Senate vote • 5/12/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS Passage

Yes: 33 • No: 5