S 2047 - Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days - Rhode Island Key Vote
Timeline
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 11, 2026
- House Bill Passed
- June 10, 2026
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 12, 2026
- Introduced
- Jan. 9, 2026
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Title: Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that reduces the maximum prison sentence for a misdemeanor from 365 days to 364 days in Rhode Island.
Highlights:
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Reduces the maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor from one full year to 364 days (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that where the phrase “one year” appears in any public reference to a maximum prison sentence, it shall be interpreted to mean 364 days (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2027 (Sec. 2).
Title: Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to amend and pass a bill that reduces the maximum prison sentence for a misdemeanor from 365 days to 364 days in Rhode Island.
Highlights:
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Reduces the maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor from one full year to 364 days (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that where the phrase “one year” appears in any public reference to a maximum prison sentence, it shall be interpreted to mean 364 days (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2027 (Sec. 2).
Title: Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days
Title: Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days