Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2636 — HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Last action — Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

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Action History

  1. Recommended for Immediate Consideration

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2636 do?
HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET
Who sponsors S 2636?
S 2636 is sponsored by Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Robert Britto (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), and Dawn Euer (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2636?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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