Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2605
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Euer (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate read and passed - May 27, 2026 · Senate
05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026) - 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) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary