Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2152: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2152 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires public bodies to offer translation services for all open meetings of said bodies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary