Loading chat...

RI H7556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

William O'Brien

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Campus police officers at Rhode Island state colleges and universities must be equipped with ballistic body armor meeting the same or similar standard as that worn by state police

  • The requirement applies to officers appointed by the board of governors for higher education

  • Amends Section 16-52-2 of the General Laws regarding maintenance of order on campus

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available