Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7802: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7802 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Adds probation officer and parole officer to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| 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
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance