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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

     

     Introduced By: Representative Lauren H. Carson

     Date Introduced: February 11, 2026

     Referred To: House Special Legislation

     (Office of Healthy Aging)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     25-2-62. Rhode Island senior center month.

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     The month of September in each and every year shall be set aside as a month to be known

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as "Rhode Island Senior Center Month." Rhode Island senior centers act as catalysts for mobilizing

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the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of older residents to the State of Rhode Island. This

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month shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would provide that the month of September in each year be designated "Rhode

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Island Senior Center Month" with appropriate exercises in public places.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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