Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7439: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACT -- ICE OUT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7439 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACT -- ICE OUT ACT. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who was hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025 and would apply prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary