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RI H7974
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maryann Shallcross-Smith
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AI Summary
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Creates an 11-member special legislative commission to study the feasibility of a statewide healthcare plan for Rhode Island public school teachers
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Commission membership includes 2 House members, 2 Senate members, representatives from the Department of Education, League of Cities and Towns, School Superintendents Association, AFL-CIO, and two teacher union representatives
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Study areas include current district-by-district insurance costs and disparities, potential cost savings, effects on collective bargaining rights, workforce recruitment impacts, and any required statutory or constitutional changes
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Quarterly progress reports required beginning September 1, 2026, with a final report due September 1, 2027
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Commission receives no compensation, expires December 31, 2027, and state agencies and municipalities must provide requested information
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN (Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026