H7086

Designates as the state music, the genre of rhythm and blues which contain elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7086 designates rhythm and blues as the state music, incorporating pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music elements.

Rhode Island H7086 amends the General Laws to designate rhythm and blues as the state music. This genre is defined as music that includes elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music. The bill adds a new section to Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws, titled "State Emblems," to reflect this designation. The change will take effect immediately upon passage of the bill.

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Current
Special Legislation Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Jan 20

12:00 AM

House Special Legislation Hearing

History

Jan 20

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 16

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)

Jan 14

House

Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation