Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 238: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 238 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub B
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 05/14/2025 Referred to House State Government & Elections
- 05/13/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/07/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/13/2025)
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