H7743

Requires all peace officers to carry epinephrine autoinjectors in their vehicles or on their person police departments to budget sufficient funds to purchase the epinephrine and autoinjectors and for training of every peace officer.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7743 requires all peace officers to carry epinephrine autoinjectors and mandates police departments to budget for their purchase and.

Rhode Island H7743 mandates that all peace officers carry epinephrine autoinjectors in their vehicles or on their person. The bill requires police departments to allocate sufficient funds in their budgets to purchase the epinephrine autoinjectors and for training every peace officer. The act aims to improve safety by ensuring that officers can respond to anaphylactic emergencies promptly, potentially saving lives. The epinephrine autoinjectors will be incorporated into police department budgets starting in fiscal year 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 22

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/24/2026)