Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7115: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7115 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Casimiro, Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| 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
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 05/28/2026 House read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education