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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7279: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO OLDER ADULT RHODE ISLANDERS

Passed one chamber 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

HR 7279 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO OLDER ADULT RHODE ISLANDERS. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 House read and passed.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Extends the reporting and expiration dates of Commission to Study And Provide Recommendations on Services and Coordination of State Programs for Older Adults from November 30, 2025, to November 30, 2026, and would expire on January 31, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75

“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. 02/03/2026 House read and passed
  2. 01/30/2026 Placed on House Calendar (02/03/2026)
  3. 01/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
  4. 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
  5. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

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