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) in Kingston to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field." The designation "'81 '84" in the name refers to the years Mark S. Cruise received his degrees from URI, indicating he earned two degrees from the university.

The bill is a naming measure, meaning its sole purpose is to give the practice facility an official, recognized name in honor of Mark S. Cruise. This type of legislation goes through Rhode Island's Permanent Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions, which is the body responsible for approving official names for state-associated properties and structures.

In practical terms, this bill would have a very limited impact on most Rhode Islanders. It primarily affects URI's athletic department, students, staff, and fans who use or refer to the football practice facility. If passed, signage, official documents, and references to the facility would use the new name going forward. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee, with hearings scheduled for consideration in early 2026.