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RI S2707
RI S2707JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE (Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Creating The Immigrant Impact Task Force (creates An 11-member Task Force To Track And Oversee Immigration Enforcement And Support Actions In Rhode Island, And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly House No Later Than January 5, 2027, And Whose Life Would Expire On March 5, 2027.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution establishes an 11-member Immigrant Impact Task Force in Rhode Island to study and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions within the state. The task force, composed of legislators, appointees from the Governor and Lt. Governor, members of the RIBLIA Caucus, and representatives from immigrant-serving organizations, will investigate federal immigration enforcement activities, the practices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), discrimination against immigrants, state support for immigrant communities, the effectiveness of laws benefiting immigrants, the status of immigrant communities across different areas of the state, contracts between Rhode Island and ICE, and language access provided by state agencies. The task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and will cease to exist on March 5, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Tiara Mack (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Walter Felag (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2707.pdf |
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