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Rhode IslandS27332026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST .

Sponsored By: Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Inmates cannot use force against orders

If you are in Rhode Island Department of Corrections custody, you cannot use force or a weapon to resist a lawful order from a corrections officer. Penalties are up to a $500 fine, up to 1 year in jail, or both. The law takes effect immediately.

No force to resist arrest

The law makes it a crime to use force or a weapon to resist an arrest. This applies whether the arrest is legal or illegal. It only applies if you reasonably believe you are being arrested by a peace officer. Penalties are up to a $500 fine, up to 1 year in jail, or both. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stefano V. Famiglietti

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thomas J. Paolino

    Republican • Senate

  • Leonidas P. Raptakis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gordon E. Rogers

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessica de la Cruz

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 17

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - ARREST Passage

Yes: 25 • No: 13

House vote • 6/11/2026

ARREST PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 64 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 174

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026House

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

    6/11/2026House

  5. Senate passed Sub A

    6/11/2026Senate

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

    6/9/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/9/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/8/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

    6/5/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/10/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

    3/6/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    2/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2733 - As Introduced

    2/27/2026

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  • S2733 - Substitute

    2/27/2026

    HTMLPDF

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