Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2812: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2812 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that the state’s share to support public library services in fiscal year 2027 be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated and expended by the city or town in the second preceding fiscal year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| 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
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance