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RI S2348

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Middle and high schools under RIDE jurisdiction that issue student ID cards must print on the back a suicide prevention hotline number and a substance abuse crisis center number
  • Schools may satisfy both requirements with a single number to an organization providing both services, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  • Staff ID cards for teachers, administrators, professional staff, and custodial staff must also include the same crisis contact information
  • Information may be printed directly on ID cards or applied via sticker
  • Amends Chapter 16-21.7 (The Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act) and takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.

Education

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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