Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5488: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5488 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the School Libraries Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education