Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Families can feel reassured that their children can protect themselves from sunburn by using sunscreen at school.
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HB 2653 — Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Spreading across states
Near-identical bills in 1 other state — cross-state momentum.
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In plain language
This bill allows students to use sunscreen at school without parent approval.
The bill mandates that public and charter schools permit students to possess and apply sunscreen independently. If students need help applying it, written consent from a parent is required for school staff to assist.
What this means for you
- Families: Families can feel reassured that their children can protect themselves from sunburn by using sunscreen at school.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Read Second Time (H)
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Read First Time (H)
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Prefiled (H)
Sponsors
- George Hruza · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- George Hruza Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (198)
198 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 198 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Similar bills in other states
Bills in other jurisdictions that match this one by MEANING — title, summary and subject, compared across every state we track. A strong signal the same policy is moving elsewhere.
- HB 7123 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Allows students in public schools to possess and use a topical sunscreen product.) Rhode Island 85% Compare text
- HB 7158 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Allows students in public schools to possess and use sunscreen.) Rhode Island 85% Compare text
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2653?
- HB 2653 is sponsored by George Hruza (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2653?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 2653?
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