Civil Rights
Browse Rhode Island bills in Civil Rights with plain-language AI summaries.
Recent Bills
9 billsH8274PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACTCivil RightsRemoves the "gag order" on parties in housing discrimination cases and protects attorney fees in settlements.HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further studyMar 11, 2026H8105PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACTCivil RightsThis bill permits parties involved in housing discrimination complaints to speak publicly about the case, removing a previous gag order.HouseWithdrawn at sponsor's requestFeb 27, 2026S2565BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- "THE RHODE ISLAND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTION ACT"Civil RightsThis bill prohibits doctors, insurers, and employers from discriminating against people who refuse vaccinations and bans financial incentives for administering vaccines.SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human ServicesFeb 13, 2026S2607STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT--THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTCivil RightsThis bill allows citizens to sue Rhode Island government entities directly for civil rights violations committed by government employees.