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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8124: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS HOME STAFFING SUPPORT ACT OF 2026

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 8124 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS HOME STAFFING SUPPORT ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Casimiro, June Speakman (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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 Rhode Island Veterans Home Staffing Support Act of 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“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. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs

Sources

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