Bill Title: 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.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Passed) 2025-07-01 - Signed by Governor [S0519 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2025-02-26	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Rhode Island S0519

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Rhode Island S0519 currently on file.