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

HR 7101 — HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING FUNDA FEST 28 AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE RI BLACK STORYTELLERS

Last action — 01/15/2026 House read and passed

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  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 January 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. 01/15/2026 House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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 HR 7101 do?
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Who sponsors HR 7101?
HR 7101 is sponsored by Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Nathan W. Biah (Democratic), John J. Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), and David Morales (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7101?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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