AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS

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Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 30, 2026
Last action: Apr 2, 2026 — 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: John Lombardi D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled