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 House
- Passed Senate
- 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 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- Jun 1606/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- May 2305/23/2025 Referred to Senate JudiciaryMinor
- May 2205/22/2025 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1605/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)Minor
- Apr 2204/22/2025 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 1804/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/22/2025)
- Apr 804/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 404/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- Feb 2802/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House EducationIntroduced