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S2760 • 2026

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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Sponsor
Patalano, Morgan, Dimitri, Appollonio, Urso, Pearson, Raptakis
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
Senate read and passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Recommended for Immediate Consideration

  2. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Senate read and passed

Official Summary Text

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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S2760

2026 -- S 2760
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW
YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND
ACCOUNTABILITY

Introduced By:
Senators Patalano, E Morgan, Dimitri, Appollonio, Urso, Pearson, and
Raptakis

Date Introduced:
March 03, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers serve their communities with courage and
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dedication, often at great personal risk, to ensure public safety; and
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WHEREAS, During the recent blizzard in New York, reports indicate that police officers
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were assaulted while performing their duties in hazardous conditions; and
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WHEREAS, Acts of violence against law enforcement officers undermine public safety,
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threaten the rule of law, and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society; and
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WHEREAS, It is essential that those responsible for such assaults are held accountable
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under the law to preserve public trust and uphold justice; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island condemns the assaults on
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police officers in New York during the recent blizzard, and expresses unwavering support for law
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enforcement officers who risk their lives to protect the public; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this Senate urges the Mayor of New York City and the appropriate
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law enforcement authorities to conduct a full and thorough investigation into these incidents, and
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to pursue charges and justice where appropriate; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Mayor of New York City and the New York

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City Police Department.
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