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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7417: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7417 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 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.

Creates the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Tom NoretPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source