Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5726: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT

Enacted Last action July 2, 2025: 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 5726 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); and 6 more.