· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.

Sponsor

Lauren Carson (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-28

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study