# Rhode Island S2079: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS . Rhode Island S2079, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by David P. Tikoian (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-10 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 037) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2079-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island S2079 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS . - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-16 - Last action: 2026-06-10, Signed by Governor — Chapter 037 - Sponsor: David P. Tikoian (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 9 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 3 (135 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - AEDs and trained responders at school events: benefit, medium. All public and private middle and high schools must keep working AEDs on campus. AEDs are easy to find, marked with signs, and kept in unlocked spots. Schools test and maintain them per the maker’s rules and tell local EMS where they are. When school facilities are used for any school activity, and… - Stronger cardiac plans in schools and sports: benefit, medium. Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, every public and private middle and high school must have a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. The plan sets where AEDs go, marks them with signs, keeps them unlocked, and ensures testing and upkeep. Schools must tell EMS the type and location of each AED and t… - State rules and donations for school AEDs: benefit, medium. The Commissioner of Education and the Department of Health write rules and monitor schools for these requirements. Local education agencies may accept gifts, grants, and in-kind donations to buy AEDs that meet FDA standards. They may also accept donations for AED inspection, maintenance, and staff… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Jacob Bissaillon (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mark P. McKenney (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Melissa A. Murray (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-04 | House | HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE | pass | 63 | 0 | | | 2026-05-28 | Senate | HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Passage | pass | 36 | 0 | | | 2026-05-28 | Senate | HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Passage | pass | 36 | 0 | | ## Actions (11) - 2026-06-10: Signed by Governor — Chapter 037 (Governor) - 2026-06-04: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-04: House passed in concurrence (House) - 2026-06-02: Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026) (House) - 2026-05-28: Senate read and passed (Senate) - 2026-05-26: Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026) (Senate) - 2026-05-26: Committee recommends passage - 2026-05-22: Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026) - 2026-03-11: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-03-06: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026) - 2026-01-16: Introduced, referred to Senate Education (Senate) ## Bill text - S2079 - As Introduced, 2026-01-16: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2079.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2079.pdf) ## Related bills - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [S2079 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2079.htm) - [S2079 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2079.pdf) ## Related - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8437-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2079-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).