Committee hears wide-ranging debate on Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act; bill held for further study
Supporters told the Senate Judiciary Committee that S538 would create a state-level cause of action to enforce rights in the Rhode Island Constitution; local governments and insurers warned it could spur litigation and undermine immunities. The committee voted to hold the bill for further study.
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The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee on March 27 heard extended testimony on Senate Bill 538, the Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act, which would create a state statutory cause of action to enforce rights guaranteed in the Rhode Island Constitution. After more than two hours of testimony from attorneys, labor and civil-rights advocates, municipal representatives and trade associations, the committee voted to hold the bill for further study.
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