Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7027: 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 7027 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 -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| 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
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 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)
- 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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