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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8610: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF THE ELDER ADVOCATE

In committee 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 8610 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF THE ELDER ADVOCATE. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Casimiro, Deb Fellela (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): 06/03/2026 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.

Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to the establishment of an office of the elder advocate.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“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. 06/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

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