Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5279: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5279 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 -- TEACHERS RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Messier (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance