Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7211
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Craven (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Bars police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, require visible ID, allow limited safety and undercover exceptions, and impose criminal penalties and civil liability for violations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 4, 2026 · Legislature
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary