· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

Sponsor

Lou Raptakis (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)