Criminal Offenses

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. [HB-8223]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/07/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Includes visual images that are created or manipulated by digitization, or without the consent of the person, within the purview of the crime of unauthorized dissemination of indecent material and expands jurisdiction of the crime. [HB-8129]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES - Includes visual images that are created or manipulated by digitization, or without the consent of the person, within the purview of the crime of unauthorized dissemination of indecent material and expands jurisdiction of the crime.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/24/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity. [SB-2934]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Melissa Murray Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief or colonel of the state police. [SB-2828]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief or colonel of the state police.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Signed By Governor on 06/25/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Allows the sexual offender board of review to use, in addition to applicable validated risk assessment tools, a structured professional judgment approach to determine the level of risk a registered sex offender poses to the community. [SB-2826]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION - Allows the sexual offender board of review to use, in addition to applicable validated risk assessment tools, a structured professional judgment approach to determine the level of risk a registered sex offender poses to the community.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Signed By Governor on 06/04/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. [SB-2771]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm. [SB-2734]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jacob Bissaillon Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm. [SB-2733]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Euer Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver. [HB-8026]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/13/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Creates a mandatory jail sentence of two (2) years for two (2) or more people who break and enter, ransack or smash doors or windows of any business with the intent to steal. [HB-7971]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING - Creates a mandatory jail sentence of two (2) years for two (2) or more people who break and enter, ransack or smash doors or windows of any business with the intent to steal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Expands the crime of false reporting to include shootings or other dangerous events. [HB-7972]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES - Expands the crime of false reporting to include shootings or other dangerous events.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Referred To Senate Judiciary on 06/10/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole or probation. [SB-2676]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole or probation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Defines "public official" to include school personnel for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials. [SB-2683]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Defines "public official" to include school personnel for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions. [SB-2658]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides that two (2) or more individuals associated to accomplish an act or acts which constitute shoplifting, could be deemed "racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations." [SB-2665]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION - Provides that two (2) or more individuals associated to accomplish an act or acts which constitute shoplifting, could be deemed "racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Adds definitions to prohibition of hazing, make coaches and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and would punish serious bodily injury by up to ten (10) years in imprisonment. [SB-2678]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HAZING - Adds definitions to prohibition of hazing, make coaches and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and would punish serious bodily injury by up to ten (10) years in imprisonment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark McKenney Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property. [SB-2664]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM - Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer and also provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years. [SB-2651]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CUSTODIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL PENETRATION - Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer and also provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ana Quezada Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/28/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment. [SB-2653]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/12/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. [SB-2661]
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sandra Cano Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024

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