Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7683: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7683 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 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.
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance