Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5251: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5251 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 05/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
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