2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H5841: 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.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
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Bill History
2/28/2025
Introduced, referred to House Education
House of Representatives
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
4/18/2025
Scheduled for consideration (04/22/2025)
House of Representatives
4/22/2025
Committee recommends passage
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/28/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives