Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7556: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7556 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 -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.
Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary