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RI H7616
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Bennett
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AI Summary
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Every public and private elementary and secondary school in Rhode Island must provide and maintain clearly visible, easily accessible trauma kits for emergency use
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Trauma kits must contain at minimum: tourniquet, gloves, marker, scissors, instructions, compression bandages, and bleeding control bandages
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At least one person trained in first aid and trauma kit use must be present during school-sponsored curricular, extracurricular, and athletic activities
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Civil liability immunity is granted to trained individuals who provide emergency assistance for traumatic bleeding injuries, except in cases of intentional harm or gross negligence
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Schools may accept funding for trauma kits from grants, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, parent-teacher organizations, private parties, and government entities; effective date is January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
Education
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026