SB 2307·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING
FailedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Rogers
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Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Rhode Island’s burglary and breaking‑and‑entering statutes to presume that owners, tenants, or occupiers acted in lawful self‑defense if a person is injured or killed while committing listed offenses on their premises. It eliminates any duty for the occupant to retreat and applies the presumption in both civil and criminal proceedings. The change is intended to protect property occupants who confront violent intruders.
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