Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7390: 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 7390 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (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 upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“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
- 04/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance