H8140

Bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, limits holding people on detainer without judicial warrants, and requires tracking and reporting of requests.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8140 prohibits state and local police from participating in federal immigration enforcement programs, limits detainment based on.

Rhode Island H8140 establishes limitations on immigration enforcement cooperation by state and local law enforcement. It bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, such as 287(g) agreements, which delegate federal immigration enforcement powers to state or local officers. The bill also limits holding individuals on immigration detainers without judicial warrants and requires law enforcement agencies to document and report any requests from federal immigration authorities.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDD
4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 4

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)