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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 | |
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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: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is |
2 | hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 25-2-62. Rhode Island senior center month. |
4 | The month of September in each and every year shall be set aside as a month to be known |
5 | as "Rhode Island Senior Center Month." Rhode Island senior centers act as catalysts for mobilizing |
6 | the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of older residents to the State of Rhode Island. This |
7 | month shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places. |
8 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF | |
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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1 | This act would provide that the month of September in each year be designated "Rhode |
2 | Island Senior Center Month" with appropriate exercises in public places. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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