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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island Senate bill establishes two-year equity impact statement pilot program for legislative process
Last action · March 4, 2026: Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciarySponsor: Tiara Mack
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What This Bill Proposed
Senate Bill 2989 establishes a two-year running from January 2027 to December 2028 to incorporate s into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chambers.
The measure alters how legislation and state budgets are evaluated in the General Assembly by introducing formal equity impact assessments for lawmakers and staff to review.
Who It Would Have Affected
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General Assembly
Lawmakers and staff in both the House and Senate must incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process during the pilot period.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 4, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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