The proposed legislation, known as the School Trauma Kit Act, mandates that all public and private elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island must provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits. The specifics regarding the quantity and type of trauma kits will be determined by the commissioner of education in consultation with the director of the department of health, taking into account recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security. Each trauma kit is required to include essential supplies such as tourniquets, gloves, scissors, instructions, compression bandages, and bleeding control bandages, along with any other supplies deemed necessary by the director.

During school-sponsored activities and athletic contests, school officials and administrators must ensure the presence of at least one person who is properly trained in first aid and the use of the trauma kit. The bill also establishes legal immunity for individuals who provide emergency assistance for traumatic bleeding injuries, provided they have received appropriate training. This immunity applies to trained individuals, those providing training, property owners where the assistance occurs, and owners of the life-saving equipment. However, this immunity does not extend to acts or omissions constituting intentional harm or willful, wanton, or gross negligence. The director of the department of health is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.