Rhode Island Senate Bill 2941: Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES - Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-05-19)

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