H7616

Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7616 mandates that all elementary and secondary schools provide trauma kits and grants immunity to those who render emergency.

Rhode Island H7616 requires every elementary and secondary school to maintain trauma kits that are clearly visible and easily accessible. These kits must include specific supplies such as tourniquets, compression bandages, and bleeding control bandages. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for individuals who render emergency assistance to someone experiencing a traumatic bleeding injury, provided they have been trained and the assistance is gratuitous. The act takes effect on January 1, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Education