AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island's criminal code that forces convicted sex offenders to stay a set distance away from a victim's home, school or workplace and bans any direct or indirect contact. It applies during parole, probation or any supervised release and adds GPS monitoring and housing‑approval rules. Violations can lead to up to five years in prison.

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