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

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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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Mar 4, 2026
Last action: May 12, 2026 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jonathon Acosta D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled