Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8486: 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 8486 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections