Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7026: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7026 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (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 middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“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
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 04/09/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/27/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
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