Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7161
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Biah (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Phillips (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request - Jan 16, 2026 · House
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance