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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7161: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7161 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: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Casimiro, Pat Serpa (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 02/11/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
  2. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source