H7236

Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a two-year pilot program to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chambers. These statements aim to help legislators evaluate whether a bill is likely to increase equity, decrease equity, or have no impact on equity, considering categories such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, and/or country of ancestral origin.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections