2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H7971: Creates a mandatory jail sentence of two (2) years for two (2) or more people who break and enter, ransack or smash doors or windows of any business with the intent to steal.
Legislative Summary
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING - Creates a mandatory jail sentence of two (2) years for two (2) or more people who break and enter, ransack or smash doors or windows of any business with the intent to steal.
Bill History
3/5/2024
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House of Representatives
3/15/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2024)
House of Representatives
3/21/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/5/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor

Charlene Lima
Democrat