Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5322: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5322 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Extends the sunset provision allowing retired teachers to substitute teach for up to 180 days from June 20, 2025 until July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/15/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance