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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7465: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND FIRE SERVICES TRAINING FUND ACT

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 7465 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND FIRE SERVICES TRAINING FUND ACT. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Casimiro, Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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 Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jackie BaginskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50

“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. 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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