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RI H8121
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart
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AI Summary
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Creates an 11-member Immigrant Impact Task Force with appointments by the Senate President, House Speaker, Governor, Lt. Governor, and RIBLIA Caucus Co-Chairs, including 5 representatives from immigrant aid organizations.
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Directs the task force to document federal immigration enforcement operations, examine ICE practices and detention center conditions, and assess discrimination against immigrants in Rhode Island.
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Requires review of all state contracts with ICE, including those involving private detention centers, State Police, Secretary of State's Office, and Division of Motor Vehicles.
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Mandates examination of language access for non-English speakers across state agencies and evaluation of whether existing immigrant-focused laws are having beneficial effects.
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Task force must report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, with the task force expiring on March 5, 2027.
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE (Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/4/2026