Rhode Island Senate Bill 519
Session 2025
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 1, 2025
First Action
Feb 26, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 1, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
519
State
Rhode Island
Session
2025
Motion Text
IN CONCURRENCE
Senate Roll Call Votes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Summary
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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07/01/2025
Office of the Governor
07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
06/25/2025
Office of the Governor
06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
06/20/2025
House
06/20/2025 House passed in concurrence
06/18/2025
House
06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
06/12/2025
Senate
06/12/2025 Senate read and passed
06/10/2025
Senate
06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
06/02/2025
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
05/30/2025
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
05/22/2025
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/19/2025
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/19/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
02/26/2025
Senate
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 27, 2025 8:06:50 PM
Record Updated
Jul 2, 2025 3:18:48 AM