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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7781: AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- HOLIDAYS

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 7781 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- HOLIDAYS. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 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.

Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59

“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. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
  3. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Sources

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