Rhode Island House Bill 7115
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Active
Passed House on May 28, 2026
First Action
Jan 15, 2026
Latest Action
May 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
7115
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
checkPassed on May 28, 2026
Motion Text
PASSAGE
House Roll Call Votes
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Other
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Mr. Speaker
Yes
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Summary
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
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05/28/2026
House
05/28/2026 House read and passed
05/22/2026
House
05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
05/19/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage
05/15/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
03/10/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/06/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
01/15/2026
House
01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 15, 2026 10:36:49 PM
Record Updated
May 28, 2026 8:57:30 PM