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SR 3248

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY AS "RHODE ISLAND LABYRINTH DAY" AND RECOGNIZING MAY 2, 2026, AS "WORLD LABYRINTH DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island proclaims the first Saturday in May as Rhode Island Labyrinth Day and May 2, 2026 as World Labyrinth Day to encourage mindfulness, walking meditations, and community w

05/05/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3248

Summary of Bill SR 3248 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Title

Senate Resolution proclaiming the first Saturday in May as "Rhode Island Labyrinth Day" and recognizing May 2, 2026, as "World Labyrinth Day" in the State of Rhode Island.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and promote the cultural and health-enhancing practice of labyrinth walking.
  • Align Rhode Island with the international World Labyrinth Day celebration, emphasizing mindfulness, reflection, and community well-being.
  • Encourage Rhode Islanders to participate in labyrinth activities and the global “Wave of Peace.”

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation of Rhode Island Labyrinth Day:

    • The first Saturday in May is proclaimed as "Rhode Island Labyrinth Day" in the state.

  • Recognition of World Labyrinth Day:

    • May 2, 2026, is recognized as "World Labyrinth Day" within Rhode Island.

  • Civic Encouragement:

    • Rhode Island residents are urged to visit labyrinths, participate in the World Labyrinth Day “Wave of Peace,” and participate in the 1:00 p.m. local time “Walk as One” event, which is understood as a form of walking meditation and communal mindfulness.

  • Benefits Highlighted:

    • The resolution underscores potential physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits from labyrinth walking, including stress reduction, inner balance, and enhanced well-being.

  • Administrative Details:

    • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit certified copies of the resolution to Rhode Island labyrinth organizations and to Tom Flanagan of Blue Skies Rhode Island, signaling formal acknowledgment and official communication.

Who Is Affected

  • General public in Rhode Island:

    • Encouraged to participate in labyrinth-related activities and the World Labyrinth Day observance.

  • Local labyrinth organizations and groups:

    • Notified via certified copies of the resolution; acknowledged as stakeholders in Rhode Island’s celebration of labyrinth culture.

  • State government:

    • No new funding mechanisms or regulatory changes are proposed; the act is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the observance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: May 5, 2026
  • Action: Referred to and recommended for immediate consideration by the Senate.
  • Effective Date: Not applicable in the sense of lawmaking; this is a proclamation (ceremonial) rather than regulatory legislation.

Additional Context

  • World Labyrinth Day is an international event observed annually on the first Saturday in May.
  • The resolution frames labyrinth walking as a simple, accessible practice supportive of self-care and community connectivity.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief infographics-style snapshot or a one-page briefing for stakeholders (libraries, health organizations, and community groups) highlighting suggested activities for the Rhode Island Labyrinth Day and World Labyrinth Day.

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

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