Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7526: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7526 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Casimiro, Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 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 provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education