Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7417: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7417 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Casimiro; Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); and 6 more.