2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0519: 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 protected hairstyles.

Legislative Summary

EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS - 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 protected hairstyles.

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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
5/30/2025
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/26/202591.8 KB