S.2607

Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2607 establishes a cause of action for civil rights violations by state government entities.

Rhode Island S2607, the Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act, provides a legal remedy for individuals harmed by violations of their civil rights by state government entities. The act allows aggrieved parties to seek redress in state or federal courts for deprivations of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the state or federal constitutions. The act also waives certain immunities for the state and its subdivisions, allowing for liability in such cases.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary