AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT
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What it does
Official summary
Bars police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, require visible ID, allow limited safety and undercover exceptions, and impose criminal penalties and civil liability for violations.
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More on this bill
Where it stands
Introduced
2Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To Governor
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Mar 403/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
Feb 2702/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
Jan 2101/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced