· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT

Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.

Sponsor

Jay Edwards (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study