Rhode IslandICE staff must keep their distance from active polls unless voting
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff cannot be within 200 feet of Rhode Island polling places while voting is underway, unless there to vote lawfully.
What it does
ICE employees, agents, and officials cannot enter or remain within 200 feet of a polling place while voting is underway, except to vote lawfully.
Argument forKeeping immigration enforcement staff away from active polling places could help voters feel less intimidated when casting a ballot.
Argument againstThe rule could prevent ICE staff from doing unrelated work near an active polling place, even when they do not approach voters.
More detail
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff cannot enter or remain within 200 feet of a polling place while voting is underway. The restriction applies at Rhode Island polling places during both early voting and Election Day voting. ICE employees, agents, and officials may be present to vote if they follow all applicable voting laws and rules. The law takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2206/22/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 406/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 106/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)
- Jun 106/01/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingImmigration