Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7160: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7160 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (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.
Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least twenty-eight (28) years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number eighty-five (85).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| 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
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance