· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION

Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.

Sponsor

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study