S.2629

Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2629 renames the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.

Rhode Island S2629 amends the General Laws to change the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day. The bill repeals a section that prohibits referring to this holiday by any other name in advertisements paid for by state or municipal departments or agencies. The change takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration