Gun Violence Prevention
Defending our Democracy
Protecting Human Rights
Economic Justice
Gun Violence Prevention
Assault Weapons Ban
This act would establish the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban
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Hearing held on March 26th, 2025
Currently held in committee
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Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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Defending our Democracy
Freedom to Read
An act that would promote the free expression and free access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
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Hearing held on April 3rd, 2025
Currently held in committee
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S0238:
Hearing held on March 12th, 2025
Currently held in committee
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Protecting Human Rights
Protected Spaces Act
Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to Senate Judiciary
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House Resolution expressing support for the LGBTQIA+ Community
The House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island proclaims its solidarity with and expresses its support for Rhode Island’s LGBTQIA+ community.
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Hearing held on April 3rd, 2025
Currently held in committee
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Senate read and passed
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Economic Justice
Supporting our Unhoused Siblings
Legislation that will create a dedicated funding stream for unhoused Rhode Islanders.
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Referred to House Finance Committee
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Predatory Lending Reform
Legislation that prevents predatory lending practices from Pay Day Lenders.