Rhode Island Senate Bill 2045
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 22, 2026
First Action
Jan 9, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 22, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2045
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
2045 SUB A as amended
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06/22/2026
Office of the Governor
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
06/18/2026
Office of the Governor
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/11/2026
House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
06/11/2026
House
06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
06/11/2026
Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
06/11/2026
Senate
06/11/2026 Senate voted to reconsider
06/11/2026
Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
06/04/2026
Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
06/02/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
06/01/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
05/30/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
05/05/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/01/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
01/09/2026
Senate
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 9, 2026 4:36:26 PM
Record Updated
Jun 23, 2026 1:08:50 AM