Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5491: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5491 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education