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RI · S2045FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

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.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT - 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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 22, 2026

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Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat10Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeMeghan Kallman
  • D · CoDawn Euer
  • D · CoJacob Bissaillon
  • D · CoFrank Ciccone
  • D · CoMelissa Murray
  • D · CoSamuel Zurier
  • D · CoMark McKenney
  • D · CoTiara Mack
  • D · CoAna Quezada
  • D · CoJonathon Acosta
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