Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8493: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8493 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2026 House read and passed