Rhode Island Senate

The Senate has passed legislation introduced by Majority Whip Senator David P. Tikoian that would expand the requirement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan.

The bill would build upon an existing law by making sure those plans are in place and staff is trained in the event of a cardiac emergency.

“The safety of students, student-athletes, staff and visitors should be a priority in every school — public or private,” said Whip Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence). “This bill will ensure that their safety is enhanced by a coordinated response plan where teams are trained and empowered to administer lifesaving care until emergency medical services arrive.”

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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week:https://rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/Weekly%20Highlights/05-29-2026.pdf

The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III that would provide workers with more protection from bullying and harassment in the workplace.

“I have been introducing similar legislation for many years and in today’s climate of accountability being brought upon harassers, bullies and abusers, we must continue the social progress we have made and pass this protective legislation for all employees in Rhode Island. Rhode Island workers deserve to have the Workplace Psychological Safety Act become law and I thank my colleagues in the Senate for supporting this important piece of workplace protection legislation,” said Leader Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston).

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