· 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

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)