S.3116

Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Chamber Passed·6/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3116 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Rhode Island S3116 prohibits state and local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. This includes not assisting, cooperating, or expending resources for civil immigration enforcement purposes. It does not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The act aims to decline voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, consistent with the Tenth Amendment and anti-commandeering doctrine. It takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–8 · Jun 3
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Jun 3

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)