Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS
What it does
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 107/01/2025 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 2506/25/2025 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 2006/20/2025 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Jun 1206/12/2025 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)Minor
- Jun 206/02/2025 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 3005/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- May 2205/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 1905/19/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced