· RI legislature · 2025

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT

This joint resolution would propose to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-07

Policy area

Law

Latest action

02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study