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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

2026 Legislative Updates

Updates from previous years can be found in the Legislative Updates Archive.

2026

S 2078:

Creates the School Libraries Act.

Read the full text for S 2078 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Hanna M. Gallo
  • Senator David P. Tikoian
  • Senator Frank A. Ciccone, III
  • Senator Victoria Gu
  • Senator Louis P. DiPalma
  • Senator John P. Burke
  • Senator Matthew L. LaMountain
  • Senator Melissa A. Murray
Actions:
  • 01-16-2026

    Introduced, referred to Senate Education

  • 02-27-2026

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

  • 03-04-2026

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Companion Bill: H 7417