Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5423: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5423 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Casimiro, Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Repeals the legislative findings in this section and requires elementary, middle and high schools to provide and maintain on-site functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education