Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8480: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, AS "PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Status: Passed both chambers, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 28, 2026:
2026 -- H 8480 ======== LC004538 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, AS "PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Finkelman, Chippendale, Dawson, O'Brien, Phillips, Azzinaro, and Kennedy Date Introduced: April 28, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, April 28 is recognized as "Global Pay It Forward Day," a worldwide movement dedicated to encouraging acts of kindness, generosity, and goodwill; and WHEREAS, The concept of paying it forward inspires individuals to perform acts of kindness without expectation of return, fostering a ripple effect that strengthens the social fabric of our communities; and WHEREAS, "Pay It Forward with Love from Tori" was established in loving memory of Tori Lynn Andreozzi, whose life and spirit continue to inspire compassion, courage, and hope; and WHEREAS, This initiative encourages individuals of all ages to engage in meaningful acts of kindness, grounded in the belief that nurturing empathy in our youth helps shape compassionate adults and stronger communities; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this House recognizes the profound impact that simple acts of kindness can have in building a more inclusive, connected, and caring society; and be it further RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode …
Sponsors
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Alex Finkelman (D)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Matthew Dawson (D, HD-065)
- William O'Brien (D)
- Robert Phillips (D)
- Samuel Azzinaro (D)
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8480?
- H8480 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, AS "PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
- What is the status of H8480?
- Passed both chambers as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8480?
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8480?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8480.pdf
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