Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7093: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7093 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines “anti-Semitism” for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections