HR 8585 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY OF 2026 AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the importance of emotional and psychological well-being. It encourages citizens, schools, and healthcare providers to increase awareness and provide age-appropriate mental health education. The resolution calls for efforts to reduce stigma and help residents live healthier lives by promoting mental health resources.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 26, 2026 Last action May 26, 2026

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

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May 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

05/26/2026 House read and passed

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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator

Party

State

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Chris Blazejewski

Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith

Mike Chippendale

Terri Cortvriend