Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 7 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 7826 — HOUSE RESOLUTION 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Last action — 02/26/2026 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 February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate 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 2 parties (7 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. 02/26/2026 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)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 7826?
HR 7826 is sponsored by Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Brian C. Newberry (Republican), Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), O'Brien, Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), and K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7826?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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