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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

Legislative Updates

2025

H 5225:

The 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 (including public libraries).

Read the full text for H 5225 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative Karen Alzate
  • Representative Brandon C. Potter
  • Representative Julie A. Casimiro
  • Representative Joshua J. Giraldo
  • Representative David Morales
  • Representative Jennifer Smith Boylan
  • Representative Enrique George Sanchez
  • Representative Brandon T. Voas
  • Representative Edith H. Ajello
  • Representative Katherine S. Kazarian
Actions:
  • 01-29-2025

    Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Companion Bill: S 0537