Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2278
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Urso (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary