RI HB 7897
deadAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did RI HB 7897 pass?
No. RI HB 7897 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-17): 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
What is RI HB 7897 about?
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Who sponsors RI HB 7897?
Casey, Solomon are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7897.
Description
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-27
- Latest action
- 2026-03-17 — 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Caseyprimary
- Solomonprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-17
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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2026-03-13
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
2026-02-27
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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