Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5726: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5726 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/11/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections