Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2500: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2500 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE. Primary sponsor: Gordon Rogers (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the E-Verify compliance program which would require all non-governmental employers within the state with 3 or more employees to apply to participate in the federal E-Verify program and to agree to participate in the program, if accepted.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming