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RI S2496

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Britto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Members of public bodies who are pregnant or have given birth within the past 6 months may participate in meetings remotely via electronic or telephone communication
  • Any member participating remotely under authorized circumstances may vote electronically or by telephone, provided the meeting is held in person
  • Amends Rhode Island's Open Meetings law (Chapter 42-46) to expand existing remote participation exceptions, which already include members on active military duty and members with disabilities
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows 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.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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