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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7729: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7729 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (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.

Creates a prohibition on the unlawful use of seclusion rooms within any public pre-k program, elementary or secondary school in the state.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
  3. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source