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HB 8168·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Cortvriend
Latest Action

04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The bill raises the amount the state will reimburse municipalities and free public libraries for building or upgrading library facilities. It sets new per‑square‑foot caps of $370.20 for new construction and $308.50 for renovations, and limits site‑related reimbursements to $1,234,000 or 10% of the project cost. The change is intended to keep library projects affordable amid inflation and aging infrastructure.

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