Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7637: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7637 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Casimiro, Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), 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.
Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary