Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8538: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8538 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2026 House read and passed