Rhode Island bill adds aging advocacy representation to the state planning council

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICES (Advances the interests of older Rhode Islanders by adding a representative of an aging adult organization to the state planning council and a permanent committee on aging to the state planning council.)

Last action · April 9, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Victoria Gu and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island bill S 2904 adds a representative of an aging adult organization and a permanent committee on aging to the .

Why it matters

Older residents gain structured representation in statewide planning decisions through newly mandated council seats.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Older Rhode Islanders

Their interests are represented on the state planning council through a designated organization member and a permanent committee on aging.

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What changes are made to the state planning council under this bill?

The bill adds a representative of an aging adult organization and a permanent committee on aging to the .

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 9, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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