Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7481: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7481 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 05/19/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/11/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/11/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
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