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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

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.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source