Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8221: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed one chamber Last action March 3, 2026: 03/03/2026 House read and passed

Plain-language summary

HR 8221 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 House read and passed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Grace Diaz (Democratic); Deb Fellela (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); and 6 more.