AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Rhode Island Bars ICE From Polling Places

Policy ID

RI-LA-2026-6-2
State Response
Statewide,
RI
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Rhode Island legislature enacted H7434, which prohibits ICE employees, agents, or officials from entering or remaining within 200 feet of any polling place during early voting or on Election Day, except when present to vote themselves. Rhode Island became one of six states to enact legislation restricting law enforcement presence near election-related sites in 2026.

Date Adopted

06/02/2026

References

See Also

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Legislative Action
RI

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Providence
Legislative Action
RI