Gun Violence Prevention

Defending our Democracy

Protecting Human Rights

Economic Justice

Gun Violence Prevention

Assault Weapons Ban

This act would establish the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban

SIGNED INTO LAW

  • H5726:

    • Hearing held on March 26th, 2025

    • Currently held in committee

  • S0359:

    • Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Defending our Democracy

Freedom to Read

An act that would promote the free expression and free access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.

SIGNED INTO LAW

  • H5726:

    • Hearing held on April 3rd, 2025

    • Currently held in committee

  • S0238:

    • Hearing held on March 12th, 2025

    • Currently held in committee

Protecting Human Rights

Protected Spaces Act

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.

  • H5225:

    • Referred to House Judiciary

  • S0537:

    • Referred to Senate Judiciary

House Resolution expressing support for the LGBTQIA+ Community

The House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island proclaims its solidarity with and expresses its support for Rhode Island’s LGBTQIA+ community.

PASSED

  • H6125:

    • Hearing held on April 3rd, 2025

    • Currently held in committee

  • S0966:

    • Senate read and passed

Economic Justice

Supporting our Unhoused Siblings

Legislation that will create a dedicated funding stream for unhoused Rhode Islanders.

INCLUDED IN 2026 BUDGET

  • H5076:

    • Referred to House Finance Committee

Predatory Lending Reform

Legislation that prevents predatory lending practices from Pay Day Lenders.

SIGNED INTO LAW

  • H5042

    • Hearing held on March 13th, 2025

    • Currently held in committee

  • S0229:

    • Referred to Senate Commerce