H7556

Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7556 mandates ballistic body armor for all campus police officers.

Rhode Island H7556 amends the General Laws to require all campus police officers to be equipped with ballistic body armor of the same or similar standard worn by the state police. This act applies to officers appointed by the board of governors for higher education to protect the property and highways of state colleges and universities. The requirement takes effect upon passage of the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary