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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-8 (2026)

Rhode Island commission for human rights — Composition

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There is created a commission to be known as the “Rhode Island commission for human rights,” to consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated by the governor as chairperson. In the appointment of commissioners, the following factors shall be taken into consideration:

(1) A commissioner should have a demonstrated sensitivity to the concerns of the classes protected under this chapter.

(2) A commissioner should have a judicious temperament, analytical ability, and sufficient time to dedicate to commission work.

(3) The commission should reflect the diversity of the state’s population. In attempting to reflect the diversity of the state’s population, the governor should attempt to appoint as at least one of the seven (7) commissioners a person with a background in law, business, and/or real estate.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1977–1995 · leading case: Dep't of Corr. of State of Ri v. Tucker, 657 A.2d 546 (R.I. 1995).
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Dep't of Corr. of State of Ri v. Tucker, 657 A.2d 546 (R.I. 1995). “1956 (1990 Reenactment) § 36-3-6) in just the same manner as are members of the commission (§ 28-5-8). Both the board and the commission are quasi-judicial agencies of the state.”
Chang v. Univ. of Rhode Island, 375 A.2d 925 (R.I. 1977). “General Laws 1956 (1968 Reenactment) §28-5-8, as amended by P.L. 1968, -eh. 160, §1.”
In Re Rhode Island Comm'n for Human Rights, 472 A.2d 1211 (R.I. 1984). “Sections 28-5-8 and -9. In speaking of a quorum, the General Assembly in § 28-5-10 declared, “Three (3) members of said commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business thereof.”
Foxon Packaging Corp. v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., 905 F. Supp. 1139 (D.R.I. 1995). · cites it 2× “G.L. § 28-5-8. Section 28-5-13 delineates the powers and the duties of the Commission which includes the power “[t]o receive, investigate, and pass upon charges of unlawful employment practices.”
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