RI S2488

Bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents are prohibited from using their authority, position, or resources to engage in civil immigration enforcement activities

Agents cannot assist, facilitate, or participate in enforcing civil immigration warrants, detainers, or administrative warrants issued by federal immigration authorities

Agents are prohibited from knowingly inquiring into, collecting, disclosing, or sharing information about a defendant's or third party's immigration or citizenship status, unless required by law or court order

Violations constitute unprofessional conduct and subject agents to discipline including license suspension, revocation, denial of renewal, or civil penalties

Agents may still apprehend defendants pursuant to valid criminal warrants, court orders, or bail-related contractual obligations, provided the action is not undertaken for civil immigration enforcement purposes