Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R · 1 I cosponsors

HR 8537 — HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Last action — 05/12/2026 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 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (6 D · 3 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 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

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8537 do?
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Who sponsors HR 8537?
HR 8537 is sponsored by Richard R. Fascia (Republican), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), David A. Bennett (Democratic), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8537?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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