Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 538 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 RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Provides a remedy for any harm caused due to deprivation or violation of rights secured by the Rhode Island Constitution due to acts of the State of Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary