Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8170: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8170 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (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.
Restore the rights of school administrators and staff members, who have retired to exceed the ninety-day (90) cap on post-retirement employment and work up to one hundred eighty (180) days during a school year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| 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)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance