Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7304: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7304 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Casimiro, Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 01/27/2026 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.
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections