Rhode Island H8516: HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:

2026 -- H 8516 ======== LC006401 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS "EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Phillips, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Corvese, Hull, Ajello, Fellela, Cortvriend, and Diaz Date Introduced: May 05, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting visually impaired persons by providing vision screenings, eyeglasses, medical support, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, training, and recreational services designed to improve quality of life throughout the State of Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1961 as the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, District 42, the Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation is composed of representatives from Lions Clubs across the State; and WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation carries out its mission of supporting visually impaired persons through financial, material, social, developmental, and rehabilitative assistance, with the goal of enhancing independence, accessibility, and quality of life for individuals with vision loss in Rhode Island communities; and WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation administers a comprehensive network of programs and services, including statewide vision pre-screenings in schools, day care centers, and community settings, provision of eye examinations and eyeglasses for uninsured and underserved individuals, support for low-vision and …

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Sponsors

• Robert Phillips (D) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
• Christopher Blazejewski (D)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
• Arthur Corvese (D, HD-055)
• Raymond Hull (D, HD-006)
• Edith Ajello (D, HD-001)
• Deborah Fellela (D)
• Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D, HD-072)
• Grace Diaz (D)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: House read and passed

Common questions

What is H8516?

H8516 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

What is the status of H8516?

Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored H8516?

Robert Phillips (D), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H8516?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8516.pdf