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SB 2327

AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Britto and 2 co-sponsors

Designates May as Rhode Island Native Plant Month to celebrate and educate about the state's native flora and preservation, via statewide ceremonies and activities.

05/06/2026 Referred to House Special Legislation
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Bill Summary · SB 2327

Summary of Bill SB 2327 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Title

AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a new annual observance in Rhode Island: “Rhode Island Native Plant Month.”
  • The month is intended to recognize the importance and history of Rhode Island’s native plants and to promote education and preservation efforts.

Key provisions

  • Create a new section within Rhode Island law (Chapter 25-2, Days of Special Observance) adding:
    • 25-2-62: Rhode Island Native Plant Month.
  • Provisions specify that May shall annually be set apart as Rhode Island Native Plant Month.
  • The month is to be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities aimed at recognizing and educating the public about Rhode Island’s native plants and the need to preserve them.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon passage.

Who/what is affected

  • Public: Rhode Island residents and communities participating in ceremonies, activities, and educational events during Rhode Island Native Plant Month.
  • State government and local organizations: potential organizers, schools, environmental groups, parks, and nature centers involved in May observances and related educational programming.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 23, 2026 by Senators Sosnowski, Britto, and McKenney.
  • Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs.
  • Legislative history indicates a typical committee process with multiple actions in 2026:
    • Scheduled for hearing/consideration and potential amendments.
    • Committee recommendations: previously moved to “held for further study” (April 8, 2026) and later “passed” (April 29, 2026).
  • Effective date: Upon passage of the Act (no separate effective date beyond passage).

Observations

  • The bill is primarily symbolic with a focus on public awareness and education rather than creating new regulatory requirements or funding.
  • May timing aligns with National and regional emphasis on environmental awareness, potentially coordinating with school curricula and community events.
  • No explicit fiscal provisions are included in the text provided; the impact would depend on future program implementation at the state and local levels.

Bottom line

SB 2327 designates May as Rhode Island Native Plant Month to celebrate and educate about the state's native flora and the importance of preserving them, with observances and activities to be organized across the state. It becomes law upon passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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