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RI SB 2308

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AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2308 pass?

No. RI SB 2308 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-12): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2308 about?

Provides that prisoners who committed offenses prior to age 18 and were sentenced as adults be eligible for parole after completing 15 yrs of their sentence. Would not lengthen parole eligibility should prisoner be eligible for parole earlier than 15 yrs.

Who sponsors RI SB 2308?

Lauria, DiMario, Pearson and 7 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2308.

Description

Provides that prisoners who committed offenses prior to age 18 and were sentenced as adults be eligible for parole after completing 15 yrs of their sentence. Would not lengthen parole eligibility should prisoner be eligible for parole earlier than 15 yrs.

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-05-12 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Lauriaprimary
  • DiMarioprimary
  • Pearsonprimary
  • Bellprimary
  • Valverdeprimary
  • Mackprimary
  • Bissaillonprimary
  • Kallmanprimary
  • Acostaprimary
  • Quezadaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-12

    05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-05-08

    05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 2026-01-23

    01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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