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HR 7974

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN.

Bill ID RI-2026-HR-7974
Session 2026
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-05-15
Education Healthcare
Summary

Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.

Sponsor
Shallcross Smith
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status introduced
2026-05-15 Latest Action Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
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