Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7997: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7997 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic).