2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0537: 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.
Legislative Summary
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE 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.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
5/19/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
Senate
5/22/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
Democrat