Rhode Island bill prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses from living near victims

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT (Prohibits those people convicted of sex offenses from living within proximity to their victim's residences, workplaces or schools and automatically be prohibited from having any direct or indirect contact with the victim(s).)

Last action · May 14, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Megan Cotter and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island legislation prohibits individuals convicted of from residing within proximity to their victims' residences, workplaces, or schools. The measure also automatically bans any direct or indirect contact between the offender and the victim.

Why it matters

The measure establishes mandatory residency and communication restrictions for individuals convicted of , altering where offenders may legally live relative to where victims reside, work, or study.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals convicted of sex offenses

Individuals convicted of sex offenses face new residency restrictions near victims' homes, workplaces, or schools and an automatic ban on direct or indirect contact.

Directly affected

Crime victims

Victims are granted mandatory proximity protections and automatic no-contact provisions regarding offenders convicted of offenses against them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this bill apply to?

The bill applies to individuals convicted of .

What restrictions does the bill place on offenders?

It restricts offenders from living within proximity to their victim's residences, workplaces, or schools and automatically bans any direct or indirect contact with the victim.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 14, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 11, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
May 1, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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