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RI S2479
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Meghan Kallman
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AI Summary
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Rhode Island law enforcement agencies would be prohibited from employing any individual who was hired as a sworn officer of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on or after January 20, 2025
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The prohibition applies prospectively only, meaning it would not affect individuals already employed by Rhode Island law enforcement agencies before the effective date
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Former ICE officers hired by ICE before January 20, 2025 would not be subject to the hiring ban
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The act would take effect on October 1, 2026
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Amends the existing Law Enforcement Officers' Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by adding a new section (42-28.6-19)
Legislative Description
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025, and applies prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/6/2026