Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 7616 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL TRAUMA KIT ACT

Last action — 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill mandates trauma kits in all Rhode Island elementary and secondary schools.

This bill requires public and private elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island to have visible and accessible trauma kits. It also offers legal immunity to trained individuals who provide emergency aid for traumatic bleeding injuries.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means school staff will need training to effectively use trauma kits.

Summary

Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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 HB 7616 do?
Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
Who sponsors HB 7616?
HB 7616 is sponsored by Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Mia A. Ackerman (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Scott A. Slater (Democratic), Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), and David A. Bennett (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7616?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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