Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7149: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7149 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Stephen Casey (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (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.
Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| 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
- 06/10/2026 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)
- 05/20/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2026)
- 05/15/2026 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 05/05/2026 House read and passed
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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