STATE BILLRI S 2279ENGROSSED

Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST - Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Jun 9, 2026; 156 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI S 2279 · EngrossedJun 9

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Bill details

Last action: Senate passed Sub A · Jun 9, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 9, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate

Jun 4, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)Senate

Jun 3, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate

Jun 2, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate

Jun 1, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)Senate

Jun 1, 2026Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)Senate

May 30, 2026Scheduled for considerationSenate

Apr 2, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate

Show 2 earlier actions

Mar 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)Senate

Jan 23, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciarySenate

Recorded votes

PassageJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 29 yea · 8 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further studyApr 2, 2026 · Senate · 10 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Indefinite postponementJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 10 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub AJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 10 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Criminal Procedure
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

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Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

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Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.

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