Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7617: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 7617 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use includes epinephrine delivery devices approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration and epinephrine nasal sprays.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 05/28/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/15/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education