When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 5598 introduced?

HB 5598 was introduced on Feb 26, 2025.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 5598?

The latest action on HB 5598 by the House was: 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Apr 23, 2025.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 5598?

HB 5598 was introduced by Julie A. Casimiro.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 5598 (2025 legislative session)

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Feb 26, 2025
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HB 5598

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds.)

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House • Apr 23, 2025: 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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5598

Companion bills: SB 771

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Julie A. Casimiro
primary
(D - 31)
Earl A. Read III
primary
(D - 26)
Thomas E. Noret
primary
(D - 25)
Alzate
primary
Brien
primary
McNamara
primary
Boylan
primary
Carson
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McEntee
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Donovan
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Apr 23, 2025 | House
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 18, 2025 | House
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
Feb 26, 2025 | House
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education

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04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Adina_Davies--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Alison_Burke(Hampden Meadows School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Amy_Vadney(Special Ed toll Gate High)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Annie_Watkins(Barrington Parent)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Brian_Nelson(NEARI Member)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Chip_McGair, Ph.D(Principal, S Kingstown HS)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Christen_Collins(English teacher, Toll Gate)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Emily_Egginton Skeehan--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jared B._Vance M.Ed(Principal Rogers High School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jared B._Vance M.Ed.(Rogers High School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jared L._Watkins(Barrington)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jared L._Watkins--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jared_Vance M.Ed.(Rogers High School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jessica_Hay--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jessica_Olingy(Barringston Parent)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Jill_Blankenhorn(Barrington)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Justin_Aromin(NEARI member)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Justin_Aromin--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Katie_Nee(Parent)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Kelsey_Heaney--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Kenneth_Genereux(Parent-Wawick Teacher)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Lou_Petrucci(Electrical Instructor Johnston HS)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Maribeth_Calabro(RI Federation of Teachers & Health Professionals)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Mary_Barden, Executive Director(NEARI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5598--Steven_Brown(ACLU RI)--EDCPDF

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