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RI H7552
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Noret
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "public official" under Rhode Island's threats law to include school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees
- Threats against school employees would be classified as a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine, matching protections for other public officials
- Protection extends to immediate family members (spouse and children) of covered school employees
- Limits prosecution for threats against school employees to cases where the suspect is 18 years of age or older
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds 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.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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