Rhode Island S3116: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORC

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 13, 2026:

2026 -- S 3116 ======== LC006097 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Introduced By: Senators Ciccone, Quezada, Acosta, Bissaillon, Murray, Kallman, Mack, and Bell Date Introduced: March 13, 2026 Referred To: Senate Judiciary It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Legislative intent. (1) The general assembly finds that enforcement of federal civil immigration law is a federal function. (2) This act is intended to decline voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, pursuant to the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and consistent with the anti-commandeering doctrine. (3) Nothing in this act shall be construed to: (i) Prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; (ii) Prohibit communication of information regarding citizenship or immigration status as otherwise required by law; (iii) Interfere with the execution of federal law by federal officers acting within the scope of their lawful authority; or (iv) Prevent state or local cooperation in the investigation or prosecution of criminal offenses. For the avoidance of doubt, immigration status alone, including status as an undocumented individual resulting from unlawful entry, unlawful reentry, or failure to depart, or lawful presence in the United States …

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Sponsors

• Frank Ciccone (D, SD-007) · primary sponsor
• Ana Quezada (D, SD-002)
• Jonathon Acosta (D, SD-016)
• Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001)
• Melissa Murray (D, SD-024)
• Meghan Kallman (D, SD-015)
• Tiara Mack (D, SD-006)
• Samuel Bell (D, SD-005)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: Referred to House Judiciary
2. June 3, 2026: Senate read and passed
3. May 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
4. May 26, 2026: Committee recommends passage
5. May 22, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
6. May 5, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
7. May 1, 2026: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
8. March 13, 2026: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Votes

• Senate Seq #354: (June 3, 2026): 30 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage (May 26, 2026): 7 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage (May 5, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3116?

S3116 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORC.

What does S3116 do?

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT (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.)

What is the status of S3116?

In committee as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to House Judiciary (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored S3116?

Frank Ciccone (D, SD-007), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3116?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S3116.pdf