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

Legislative Updates

2025

S 0537:

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 S 0537 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.

Sponsor(s):

Senator Jacob "Jake" Bissaillon
Senator Tiara T. Mack
Senator Jonathon Acosta
Senator Ana B. Quezada
Senator Valarie J. Lawson
Senator Samuel W. Bell

Actions:

02-26-2025

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Companion Bill: H 5225