Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7003: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7003 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), David Morales (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Directs the state department of education to establish an anti-hazing policy in student athletics.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/09/2026 House read and passed
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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