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2026 Legislative Updates

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2026

H 7417:

Creates the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act.

Read the full text for H 7417 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative Rebecca M. Kislak
  • Representative Earl A. Read, III
  • Representative Jenni A. Furtado
  • Representative Megan L. Cotter
  • Representative Terri Cortvriend
  • Representative Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
  • Representative Thomas E. Noret
  • Representative Joseph M. McNamara
  • Representative Cherie L. Cruz
  • Representative Julie A. Casimiro
Actions:
  • 01-30-2026
    H 7417

    Introduced, referred to House Education

  • 03-06-2026
    Agenda

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  • 03-10-2026

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Companion Bill: S 2078