Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2348: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2348 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education