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

HR 8516 — HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action — 05/05/2026 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 May 05, 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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In plain language

The bill designates May 2026 as 'Eyeglass Recycling Month' in Rhode Island.

This resolution officially names May 2026 as 'Eyeglass Recycling Month' in Rhode Island. It encourages residents to donate used eyeglasses to support the Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation and promote awareness of vision health and environmental responsibility.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your family can help improve vision care access by donating used eyeglasses.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/05/2026 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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8516?
HR 8516 is sponsored by Grace Diaz (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), and Robert D. Phillips (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8516?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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