Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2078: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2078 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Melissa Murray (Democratic); Matt LaMountain (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); Lou DiPalma (Democratic); and 4 more.