Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 8 D cosponsors

SB 3116 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Last action — 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily aiding federal immigration enforcement.

This legislation prevents state and local authorities from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts unless a judicial warrant is involved. It aims to limit the cooperation between state entities and federal immigration enforcement activities.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary

  2. 06/03/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

  4. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  6. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  8. 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 30 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 29400
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 0300
Total 30800
% of votes cast 79%21%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
de la Cruz — Nay
Madam President — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Nay
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Nay
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Nay
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Nay
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Nay
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Nay

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Subjects

immigration civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3116 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 3116?
SB 3116 is sponsored by Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3116?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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