SB 2629 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- HOLIDAYS

SB 2629 changes the name of the second Monday in August from "Victory Day" to "Peace and Remembrance Day" in Rhode Island's state holiday schedule. This affects state employees who observe the holiday, as the bill amends the official list of holidays in the General Laws. The bill repeals a prior section that prohibited referring to this day by any name other than "Victory Day." It takes effect upon passage and makes no other changes to holiday observances or policies. The change is purely semantic, updating the holiday's name without altering its date or associated observances.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026
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04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Feb 13, 2026
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02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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