Rhode Island lawmakers move at lightning speed on last night of session

By: Nancy Lavin, Christopher Shea, Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 2,403

Last Updated: 1 hour, 30 minutes ago

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With controversial topics like charter schools and sex abuse claims against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence already decided — or preemptively killed in the case of a state Voting Rights Act — lawmakers whipped through the final day of the 2026 legislative session with unusual speed and agreement.

The initial calendars concluded by 6:30 p.m., though there may be more action following Senate committee gatherings later Thursday night.

The final session …

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