Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8556: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Status: Passed both chambers, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:
2026 -- H 8556 ======== LC006386 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Knight, Ackerman, Kislak, Finkelman, Boylan, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Potter, and Ajello Date Introduced: May 14, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the month of May to honor the generations of Jewish Americans who have contributed to the history and culture of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have been an integral part of Rhode Island's vibrant history, with Jewish settlers establishing a presence in the State during the colonial era and building communities that continue to enrich Rhode Island to this day; and WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to Rhode Island's economic development through entrepreneurship, business leadership, and innovation, playing a key role in strengthening the State's economy; and WHEREAS, The Jewish community has enriched Rhode Island's arts and culture, supporting institutions, artists, and events that celebrate creativity and foster cross-cultural appreciation; and WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have shaped education in Rhode Island by advocating for high-quality education for all, establishing schools and serving as educators and mentors who inspire future generations; and WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have honorably served in the United …
Sponsors
- Jason Knight (D, HD-067) · primary sponsor
- Mia Ackerman (D, HD-045)
- Rebecca Kislak (D, HD-004)
- Alex Finkelman (D)
- Jennifer Boylan (D, HD-066)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Brandon Potter (D, HD-016)
- Edith Ajello (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8556?
- H8556 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
- What is the status of H8556?
- Passed both chambers as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8556?
- Jason Knight (D, HD-067), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8556?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8556.pdf
Source: official Rhode Island record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.