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Legislative Updates

2025

S 0238:

The Freedom to Read Act: Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.

Read the full text for S 0238 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Mark P. McKenney
  • Senator Jacob "Jake" Bissaillon
  • Senator Hanna M. Gallo
  • Senator Victoria Gu
  • Senator Valarie J. Lawson
  • Senator David P. Tikoian
  • Senator Robert Britto
Actions:
  • 02-13-2025

    Introduced, referred to Senate Education

  • 03-07-2025
    Agenda

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)

  • 03-12-2025

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  • 04-18-2025

    Scheduled for consideration (04/23/2025)

  • 04-21-2025
    Agenda (Canceled)

    Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)

  • 04-25-2025
    Agenda

    Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2025)

  • 04-29-2025

    Proposed Substitute

  • 04-30-2025
    Agenda (Bill Consideration Postponed)

    Meeting postponed; S 238 Sub A will not be heard at this time

  • 05-02-2025
    Agenda

    Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2025)

  • 05-06-2025

    Proposed substitute

  • 05-07-2025

    Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  • 05-07-2025
    Senate Calendar

    Placed on Senate Calendar (05/13/2025)

  • 05-13-2025

    Senate passed Sub A

  • 05-14-2025

    Referred to House State Government & Elections

Companion Bill: H 5726