· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.

Sponsor

Jose Batista (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-11

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study