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RI H7304
RI H7304Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow a pregnant member or a member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely to participate in a public body meeting. This act would further permit any member that participates in a meeting remotely to also vote remotely at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law regarding open meetings to allow any member of a public body who is pregnant or has given birth within the past six months to participate in meetings remotely using electronic or telephone communication, following a specific process. Furthermore, it permits any member participating remotely in an in-person meeting to cast their vote through electronic or telephone means, with these changes taking effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Katie Kazarian (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Julie Casimiro (D),
Matthew Dawson (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Joseph Solomon (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Brandon Voas (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7304.pdf |
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