· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Permits the court to determine the number of hours a person would have to complete of a batters intervention program and gives the court discretion as to whether that person would be personally financially responsible for the costs thereof.

Sponsor

Matt LaMountain (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

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