S.2209

Amends the composition of the Rhode Island school safety committee by adding an additional member who is a representative from the Rhode Island school Resource officer Association.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26

Rhode Island S2209 amends school safety committee composition by adding a representative from the Rhode Island School Resource Officer Association.

Rhode Island S2209 amends the composition of the Rhode Island school safety committee by adding an additional member who is a representative from the Rhode Island School Resource Officer Association. The bill also establishes a Rhode Island school emergency response committee to develop and report on school security measures annually. It mandates school safety assessments by all school districts and requires the creation of rapid response teams/SWAT teams for each city or town police department.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A

May 26

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)