RI H7352 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT - Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.
Title
Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.
Sponsors
| Rep. Hagan McEntee [D] | Rep. Robert Craven [D] | Rep. William O'Brien [D] | Rep. Brandon Potter [D] |
| Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] | Rep. Jennifer Stewart [D] | Rep. Joshua Giraldo [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026) |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
State Affairs And Government
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7352.pdf |
