SB 2279
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Jun 09, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2279
Rhode Island Senate Bill
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AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST (Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.)
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Senate • Jun 09, 2026: 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A
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2279  SUB A

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Jun 09, 2026, Senate
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YES: 29
NO: 8
OTHER: 1
YES: 29

NO: 8

NOT VOTING: 1

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  • Jun 09, 2026 | Senate
    • 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A
  • Jun 04, 2026 | Senate
    • 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
  • Jun 03, 2026 | Senate
    • 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  • Jun 02, 2026 | Senate
    • 06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute
  • Jun 01, 2026 | Senate
    • 06/01/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)
    • 06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
  • May 30, 2026 | Senate
    • 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration
  • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
    • 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
    • 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
    • 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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