Criminal Justice (Judges)

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2026

HB 7554: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES

Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of bomb threats and adds court-imposed bail conditions without reform focus, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Judges

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2056: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for felons and mandates stricter sentencing by preventing suspension of initial two years, increasing mandatory incarceration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Judges Sentencing

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