Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."

Plain-English Summary

This bill would officially rename the football practice field at the University of Rhode Island (URI) to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field." The field is located at 5E West Alumni Avenue on the Kingston, Rhode Island campus. The name honors Mark S. Cruise, who attended URI and earned degrees there in 1981 and 1984, as indicated by the class years in the proposed name.

The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and referred to the House Special Legislation committee. It was then sent to the Permanent Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions — a standing legislative body that reviews proposals to officially name or rename state facilities. As of its most recent action, the committee has recommended the bill be held for further study, meaning it has not yet moved forward.

If passed, the practical effect of this bill would be relatively narrow — it would change the official name of one athletic facility at URI. It would most directly affect the university community, including students, athletes, staff, and fans who use or visit the practice field. Bills like this are a common way for state legislatures to formally honor individuals who have made notable contributions to a university or the state, though the specific reasons for honoring Mark S. Cruise are not detailed in the bill's text.