Rhode Island H8494: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 30, 2026:

2026 -- H 8494 ======== LC004546 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Ackerman, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, McNamara, Edwards, O'Brien, Kazarian, Casimiro, and Kennedy Date Introduced: April 30, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, Every Rhode Islander deserves the opportunity to achieve financial security and stability regardless of zip code or background; and WHEREAS, Our financial system is increasingly complex and Rhode Islanders are making personal finance decisions that have long-lasting consequences; and WHEREAS, Too many Rhode Islanders continue to struggle with financial challenges at a rate higher than regional and national peers; and WHEREAS, Individuals with strong personal finance skills have the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, maintaining strong credit, saving, investing, and protecting and insuring their assets; and WHEREAS, In 2021, Rhode Island joined many other states in passing legislation to guarantee that all public high school students have access to high-quality, standards aligned personal finance education; and WHEREAS, Government, private businesses, community-based organizations, and institutions of education must continue to work together to empower consumers to make informed decisions about their finances, appropriately plan for economic instability, and avoid deceptive or predatory practices; and WHEREAS, Strengthening the financial skills of all …

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Sponsors

• Mia Ackerman (D, HD-045) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
• Christopher Blazejewski (D)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
• McNamara, Joseph (D, HD-019)
• John Edwards (D, HD-070)
• William O'Brien (D)
• Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
• Julie Casimiro (D, HD-031)
• Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)

Latest actions

1. April 30, 2026: House read and passed

Common questions

What is H8494?

H8494 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

What is the status of H8494?

Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored H8494?

Mia Ackerman (D, HD-045), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H8494?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8494.pdf