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HR 8575 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill declares May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the challenges and needs related to brain tumor research and treatment. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about the disease. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to leaders of several brain tumor advocacy organizations.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness for brain tumor research and treatment, aligning with supporting patient needs and health initiatives.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/21/2026 House read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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State
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Photo of Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
RI
38
P
Photo of Chris Blazejewski
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
RI
2
P
Photo of David Bennett
David Bennett
DDemocratic
RI
20
P
Photo of Edith Ajello
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Evan Shanley
Evan Shanley
DDemocratic
RI
24
P
Photo of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
DDemocratic
RI
19
P
Photo of Katie Kazarian
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
RI
63
P
Photo of Marie Hopkins
Marie Hopkins
RRepublican
RI
21
P
Photo of Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
RI
46
P
Photo of Mike Chippendale
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
RI
40