Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 537: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT --THE PROTECTED SPACES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 537 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT --THE PROTECTED SPACES ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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.
Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/19/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary