SB 2278·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS
FailedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Acosta
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Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 5, 2026
Summary
The bill bars state and municipal officials from entering into, renewing, or continuing any contracts or leases that would be used to hold individuals for civil immigration cases. It also requires any existing agreements to be terminated by July 1, 2026. The measure aims to keep public property and resources out of federal immigration detention operations.
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