· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.

Sponsor

Lou Raptakis (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

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