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RI H7637
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen Alzate
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AI Summary
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Lawful permanent residents of the United States would be eligible to apply for law enforcement officer and firefighter positions and attend training academies, regardless of country of citizenship
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet all other existing qualifications including background checks, training, and certification standards
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Candidates cannot be sworn in as law enforcement officers or firefighters until they have acquired United States citizenship, even after completing academy training
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Overrides any conflicting state laws, municipal charters, ordinances, or regulations that would deny applications based solely on citizenship status
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/4/2026