Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2278: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2278 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lori Urso (Democratic); Bridget Valverde (Democratic); Victoria Gu (Democratic); Pam Lauria (Democratic); and 6 more.