Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7053: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7053 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 -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Amends the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 school days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance