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 House
- Passed Senate
- 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 A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Jun 1606/16/2025 House passed Sub APassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: fail.Lower
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: fail.Lower
- Jun 1306/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)Minor
- Jun 1206/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 1106/11/2025 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 1006/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- Apr 304/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 2803/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- Feb 2602/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & ElectionsIntroduced