Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7459: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7459 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Sherry Roberts (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows teachers to retire earlier upon what would be referred to as a Rule of 93, rather than the existing Rule of 95 under present state statutes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance