Skip to main content
Independent and nonpartisan. SaveYourState is a civic information resource. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with any government agency, party, or campaign.

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8345: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE USE AND IMPACT OF DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ON MENTAL HEALTH

Passed one chamber 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

HR 8345 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE USE AND IMPACT OF DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ON MENTAL HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Creates a fourteen (14) member special legislative study commission to study the use and impact of digital and electronic technology in public education and on mental health.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30

“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. 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A
  2. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
  3. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  4. 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
  5. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
  6. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  7. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  8. 03/25/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sources

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