Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8486: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS

In committee Last action April 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Plain-language summary

HB 8486 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Susan Donovan (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic); Mia Ackerman (Democratic); and 6 more.