Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7345: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7345 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): 03/30/2026 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.
Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)
- 01/31/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/03/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services