HR 8236 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARTHA M. FARRELL

This bill is a House resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Martha M. Farrell, a nurse from Cumberland who died on February 21, 2026. It honors her life by noting her 50-year marriage, her career in nursing across several Massachusetts and Rhode Island hospitals, and her community service including volunteer work and advocacy for marriage equality. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to her husband and family as a formal gesture of sympathy from the House of Representatives.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

03/05/2026 House read and passed

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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith