Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7898
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DeSimone (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 17, 2026 · Legislature
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education