Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

H 8577 — EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

Last action — House read and passed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill expresses condolences.

This measure is a formal expression of condolences. It does not contain specific provisions as the text is not available.

Summary

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8577 do?
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
Who sponsors H 8577?
H 8577 is sponsored by Michael W. Chippendale (Republican) and Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 8577?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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