AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE
HB 7665 designates the month of September each year as "Rhode Island Senior Center Month" in the state's laws. This bill requires public observances of the month through appropriate exercises in public places, such as events or displays. It directly affects all Rhode Island residents by formally recognizing senior centers' role in community engagement. The bill has no funding provisions or policy changes - it is purely a ceremonial designation that takes effect upon passage.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Committee
1
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lauren Carson
DDemocratic
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