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RI H7552
RI H7552Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials. In the case of an alleged threat against these persons, a suspect would be charged only if the suspect is eighteen (18) years of age or older. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "public official" under Rhode Island law to include school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, meaning that making threats against these individuals will now carry the same criminal penalties as threatening other public officials. The bill also specifies that any suspect accused of threatening a school employee must be at least 18 years old, or otherwise considered a legal adult, to be charged under this provision, and the act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Tom Noret (D)*,
Jon Brien (I),
Stephen Casey (D),
Terri Cortvriend (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
June Speakman (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7552.pdf |
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