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IntroducedJan 16, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Rhode Island Senate Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT (Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.)
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Senate • May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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- May 19, 2026 | Senate
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- May 15, 2026 | Senate
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- Jan 16, 2026 | Senate
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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