Rhode Island Votes

Votes tagged as "Migration" | 6

Immigration and Landlords

Prohibits landlords from asking prospective or current tenants about their immigration status.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
H5674 Passed 70 to 1 on 06/16/2025 See Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and Ninth Amendment

IDs for Illegal Immigrants

Makes applicants without "proof of lawful presence" eligible for a Rhode Island driver's license and requires that these IDs "shall not be used as a basis for a criminal investigation, arrest, or detention."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
S0129 Roll Call 1344839 Passed 28 to 8 on 06/22/2023 See Article I Section 8

IDs for Illegal Immigrants

Makes applicants without "proof of lawful presence" eligible for a Rhode Island driver's license and requires that these IDs "shall not be used as a basis for a criminal investigation, arrest, or detention."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
S0129 Roll Call 1344243 Passed 59 to 14 on 06/22/2023 See Article I Section 8

Reducing Penalties for Illegal Aliens

Lowers the maximum penalty for misdemeanors from 365 days to 364 days, so that illegal immigrants do not have to be reported to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
S0685 Roll Call 1286645 Passed 37 to 0 on 03/28/2023 See Declaration of Independence

"Driver Privilege Cards" for Illegal Aliens

Allows the division of motor vehicles to issue "driver privilege cards and permits" to applicants "unable to establish legal presence in the United States."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
H7939 Roll Call 1218757 Passed 28 to 10 on 06/23/2022 See Article I Section 8

"Driver Privilege Cards" for Illegal Aliens

Allows the division of motor vehicles to issue "driver privilege cards and permits" to applicants "unable to establish legal presence in the United States."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No
H7939 Roll Call 1218241 Passed 55 to 15 on 06/22/2022 See Article I Section 8
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