Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8347: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORC
Status: Failed, April 9, 2026
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 the bill says
From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:
2026 -- H 8347 ======== LC006165 ======== 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: Representatives J. Lombardi, Cruz, Perez, Alzate, Potter, Stewart, Sanchez, and Morales Date Introduced: March 25, 2026 Referred To: House 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 …
Sponsors
- John Lombardi (D, HD-008) · primary sponsor
- Cherie Cruz (D, HD-058)
- Ramon Perez (D)
- Karen Alzate (D, HD-060)
- Brandon Potter (D, HD-016)
- Jennifer Stewart (D, HD-059)
- Enrique Sanchez (D, HD-009)
- David Morales (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Subjects: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is H8347?
- H8347 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 H8347 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 H8347?
- Failed as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8347?
- John Lombardi (D, HD-008), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8347?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8347.pdf
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