The bill, known as "The Protected Spaces Act," establishes specific protections against federal immigration enforcement within designated locations in Rhode Island. It defines key terms such as "civil immigration warrant," "federal immigration authority," and "protected locations," which include schools, places of worship, health facilities, and public libraries. The act stipulates that these locations shall not grant access to federal immigration authorities for the purpose of investigating, detaining, apprehending, or arresting individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws unless a judicial warrant is presented that clearly identifies the individual in question.

The act emphasizes the importance of maintaining trust between the immigrant community and state and local agencies. By limiting federal immigration authority's access to these protected spaces, the act seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of Rhode Island residents and foster a more inclusive environment. The provisions of the act are severable, meaning that if any part is found invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act will take effect upon passage.