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S 2745RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Rhode Island Bill Names India Point Park Pedestrian Bridge After Joseph M. Lima

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS (Names the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge as the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader's legislative achievements and his lifelong dedication to the Portuguese-American community.)

Last action · April 8, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsor: request)

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to name the India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge the "Joseph M. Lima Overpass" to honor the former Deputy Majority Leader.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a pedestrian bridge with no associated funding or service modifications.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Portuguese-American community

The community is recognized through the honorary naming of the pedestrian bridge.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bridge is being renamed under this bill?

The India Point Park Overpass pedestrian bridge.

Who is the bridge being named after?

Former Deputy Majority Leader Joseph M. Lima.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

5 actions

Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

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Connected Entities

General Assembly, India Point Park Overpass, Joseph M. Lima

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Permanent Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Oth”Map →

locationIndia Point Park Overpass“Pedestrian bridge being renamed”Map →

PersonJoseph M. Lima“Former Deputy Majority Leader honored by the bridge naming”Map →

Sources

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status.rilegislature.gov

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