When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 7417 introduced?

HB 7417 was introduced on Jan 30, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 7417?

The latest action on HB 7417 by the House was: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 10, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 7417?

HB 7417 was introduced by Rebecca M. Kislak.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 7417 (2026 legislative session)

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Jan 30, 2026
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HB 7417

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT (Creates the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act.)

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House • Mar 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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7417

Companion bills: SB 2078

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Rebecca M. Kislak
primary
(D - 4)
Earl A. Read III
primary
(D - 26)
Jenni A. Furtado
primary
(D - 64)
Cotter
primary
Cortvriend
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Shallcross Smith
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Noret
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McNamara
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Cruz
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Casimiro
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Mar 10, 2026 | House
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 06, 2026 | House
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Jan 30, 2026 | House
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

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03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Alex_Moore(SEIU 1199NE)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Alexander_Lucini( NEARI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Beth_Kalunian(School Social Worker-Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Cheryl_Space(Community Libraries of Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Christina_Ash(Library Media Specialist).--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--David_Mooney(Multiple Individuals)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Deanna_Brooks(SLRI Boar Member)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Deanna_Brooks(SLRI Board Member) II--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Denise_Webster(Teacher Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Dr. Mary_Moen(Professor Emerita URI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Ellijah_McLean(United Way RI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Esther_Wolk(School Librarians of RI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Gabriella_Carbone(Student)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Jeremy_Jencer(RIFTHP)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Jessica_LeMay--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Jessica_Pelletier(Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Jodilyn_Solomon(Library PPSD)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Kathleen_Odean--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Kelsey_Bala(Kids Count)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Kim_Yeaw(School Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Merediith_Moore(No Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Michelle_Steever(RI Library Board)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Peter_Quesnel(Retired School Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Rosie_Stewart(Multiple Publishers)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Sabina_Matos(Lt Governor)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Shannon_McLoud(VP HS Prov Teachers Union)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Sheila D_Conway(Retired Library Media Specialist)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Steven_Brown(ACLU RI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Suzanne_Jordan(School Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H7417--Tasha_White(Library Media Specialist)--EDCPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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