Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7253: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7253 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (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.
Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance