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S2993Introduced in the Senate

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Tiara Mack, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State (creates An 11 Member Commission To Analyze The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders, And Would Report Back By February 5, 2027, And Expire On April 5, 2027.)

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 12, 2026

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10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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