2022 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S2096:

Legislative Summary

SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 -- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT) -- DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE PROHIBITED (Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Bill History

1/25/2022
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
4/8/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2022)
Senate
4/12/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/25/2022)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/25/202225.1 KB