Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2302

Introduced
1/23/26  

Caption

Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0814

Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.

RI H5300

Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

RI S0729

Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

RI H5071

Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

RI S0821

Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.

RI H5262

Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.

RI H5655

Makes it a misdemeanor to harass another person by following them and using an electronic device to record their movements in any public or private place.

RI H5441

Reduces the time for expungements to three (3) years for a single misdemeanor and five (5) years for felonies and multiple misdemeanors.

RI S0875

Reduces the time for expungements to three (3) years for a single misdemeanor and five (5) years for felonies and multiple misdemeanors.

RI S0727

Makes a first offense of possessing a large capacity feeding device a misdemeanor and subsequent offenses felonies.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.