Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 179: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 179 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education