Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8585: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY OF 2026 AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" 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 8585 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY OF 2026 AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): 05/26/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/26/2026 House read and passed