Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2079: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2079 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/26/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education