· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.

Sponsor

Leo Felix (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study