Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7676: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 7676 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): 06/05/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/05/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/05/2026 House read and passed
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections