Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7128: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7128 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 -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.
Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary