The bill amends Chapter 14-1 of the General Laws by adding a new section, 14-1-30.3, which establishes strict guidelines for the custodial interrogation of juveniles by peace officers and school resource officers. It explicitly prohibits the use of threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative tactics during such interrogations. The bill defines key terms related to these prohibited tactics, including "coercion," "deception," "deprivation," "psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics," and "threats," providing clarity on what constitutes unacceptable behavior during the interrogation process.

Additionally, any statements obtained through these prohibited tactics shall not form the basis of any further investigative activities, and any evidence derived from such statements will be considered tainted and presumed inadmissible in criminal or juvenile court proceedings. The burden of proof rests on the state to demonstrate that any confession or incriminating statement was made voluntarily and free from coercion. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting juveniles during interrogations and ensures that the state's obligation to prove the voluntariness of a juvenile's statement is upheld. This act will take effect upon passage.