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RI S2278

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathon Acosta

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and municipal government officials, agencies, and instrumentalities from entering into, renewing, or agreeing to any contract used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations

  • Bans intergovernmental services agreements and leases that would allow public property to be used for detaining or relocating individuals for federal civil immigration violations

  • Requires any state or municipal entity currently party to such an existing agreement to terminate it no later than July 1, 2026

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring that if any portion is found unconstitutional, the remainder of the law stays in effect

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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