SB 238
  • Introduced
    Feb 13, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    May 13, 2025
  • Passed House
    Jun 18, 2025
  • Became Law
    Jul 02, 2025
SB 238
Rhode Island Senate Bill
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AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT (Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.)
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executive • Jul 02, 2025: 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
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238  SUB B

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May 13, 2025, Senate
Passage
YES: 30
NO: 4
OTHER: 4
YES: 30

NO: 4

NOT VOTING: 4

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Jun 18, 2025, House
PASSAGE
YES: 60
NO: 11
OTHER: 4
YES: 60

NO: 11

NOT VOTING: 4

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Jun 20, 2025, Senate
Passage
YES: 31
NO: 5
OTHER: 2
YES: 31

NO: 5

NOT VOTING: 2

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  • Jul 02, 2025 | executive
    • 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
  • Jun 27, 2025 | executive
    • 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
  • Jun 20, 2025 | Senate
    • 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
  • Jun 18, 2025 | Senate
    • 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
  • Jun 18, 2025 | House
    • 06/18/2025 House passed Sub B
  • Jun 16, 2025 | House
    • 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
    • 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
  • Jun 14, 2025 | House
    • 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
    • 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
  • May 14, 2025 | House
    • 05/14/2025 Referred to House State Government & Elections
  • May 13, 2025 | Senate
    • 05/13/2025 Senate passed Sub A
  • May 07, 2025 | Senate
    • 05/07/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
    • 05/07/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/13/2025)
  • May 06, 2025 | Senate
    • 05/06/2025 Proposed Substitute
  • May 02, 2025 | Senate
    • 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2025)
  • Apr 30, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/30/2025 Meeting postponed (04/30/2025)
  • Apr 29, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/29/2025 Proposed Substitute
  • Apr 30, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/30/2025 Meeting postponed (04/30/2025)
  • Apr 25, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration
  • Apr 21, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
  • Apr 18, 2025 | Senate
    • 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
  • Mar 12, 2025 | Senate
    • 03/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  • Mar 07, 2025 | Senate
    • 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
  • Feb 13, 2025 | Senate
    • 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
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