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Rhode Island Indoor Air Quality in Schools Act

Rhode Island S.2873 2026

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Source AgencyRhode Island General Assembly
Last Updated2026-08-09
Last Verified2026-08-09
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Last checked: 2026-09-25 pending review

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Summary

Establishes a structured, science-based approach to improving indoor air quality in schools to reduce exposure to asthma triggers like mold and poor ventilation.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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Children and adults living with asthma.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2026 Regular Session
CommitteeSenate

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryPassed Senate unanimously
Legislative HistoryPassed Senate 2026

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Signed Into Law
AnaphylaxisEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 9/25/2026 Source Active Education

Wisconsin School Epinephrine Law

Administration of drugs and emergency care

Allows school bus operators, employees, and volunteers to administer epinephrine to any pupil who appears to be experiencing a severe allergic reaction, provided they have received training.

Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 118.29
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Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 9/25/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

Self-administration of inhaled asthma or anaphylaxis medication – School board epinephrine injector policy

Mandates school boards to adopt policies permitting student self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication and allows districts to stock epinephrine.

OK 70-1-116.3 2008
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Trusted Reference Verified 2026-09-25
Signed Into Law
AsthmaEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 9/25/2026 Source Active Education

Asthma Inhaler Law

Possession and use of inhalers in schools

Permits students with asthma to carry and self-administer their own asthma inhalers in schools with medical provider authorization.

Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 118.291
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