Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8326: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8326 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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 Education
- 06/09/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education