Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT
What it does
Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 207/02/2025 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 2706/27/2025 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 2006/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B in concurrenceMajor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1806/18/2025 House passed Sub BPassed House
- Jun 1606/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)Minor
- Jun 1606/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub BMinor
- Jun 1406/14/2025 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 1406/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- May 1405/14/2025 Referred to House State Government & ElectionsMinor
- May 1305/13/2025 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 705/07/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/13/2025)Minor
- May 705/07/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 605/06/2025 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 205/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2025)
- Apr 3004/30/2025 Meeting postponed (04/30/2025)
- Apr 3004/30/2025 Meeting postponed (04/30/2025)
- Apr 2904/29/2025 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Apr 2504/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- Apr 2104/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- Apr 1804/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- Mar 1203/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 703/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- Feb 1302/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate EducationIntroduced