AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT
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.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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