Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

H 7356 — RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Last action — House Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 7356 do?
RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS
Who sponsors H 7356?
H 7356 is sponsored by Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), and David J. Place (Republican).
What is the current status of H 7356?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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