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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 2707: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE

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

SR 2707 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE. Primary sponsor: Walter Felag (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Tiara Mack (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.

Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6

“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. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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