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RI S2053
RI S2053Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights".
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would mandate arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights". This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that campus police officers at public higher educational institutions in Rhode Island must carry firearms, provided they complete required firearm instruction and meet ongoing training standards, and it also includes campus police officers within the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights," which is a law that outlines due process, accountability, and transparency for law enforcement officers. This change ensures that campus police officers will have the same rights and responsibilities as other law enforcement officers under this bill of rights, and these provisions will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Peter Appollonio (D)*,
Frank Ciccone (D),
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Todd Patalano (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2053.pdf |
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