· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.

Sponsor

Lammis Vargas (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary