The R.I. Supreme Court has held that, without legislative authorization, the state Constitution’s Declaration of Rights is not enforceable. We therefore strongly supported this bill which would provide long-overdue mechanisms to enforce that document, which “guarantees” the State’s residents critically important civil liberties, like the federal Bill of Rights, including freedom of speech, due process, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, and equal protection of the laws. This bill died in committee.

Sponsors

Representative Jose Batista and Senator Jake Bissaillon

Status

Died in Committee

Session

2024

Bill number

Position

Support