Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-04 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-04 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7656 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT | introduced |
| HB 8220 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | introduced |
| SB 2160 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT | introduced |
| HB 7280 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE | introduced |
| HB 8296 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE | introduced |
| HB 8368 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- TOWN OF HOPKINTON MUNICIPAL COURT | in_committee |
| SB 2053 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS | introduced |
| SB 2201 | AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | introduced |