Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7637
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Batista (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Alzate (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.
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) - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary