· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

Sponsor

Earl Read (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-03-13

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

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