STATE BILLRI H 8252PASSED

Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

State of Rhode Island

EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Jun 18, 2026
147 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
RI H 8252 · PassedJun 18

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Bill details

Last action
Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026

Sponsors

GDGrace DiazRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011Primary sponsor
SSScott SlaterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010
JBJose BatistaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012
LFLeonela FelixRepresentative · Democrat · HD-061

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorHouse
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorHouse
Jun 11, 2026Senate passed as amended in concurrenceSenate
Jun 10, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Senate
Jun 10, 2026House passed as amended (floor amendment)House
Jun 8, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)House
Jun 8, 2026Committee recommends passageHouse
Jun 6, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)House
Show 3 earlier actions
May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
May 8, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)House
Mar 6, 2026Introduced, referred to House FinanceHouse

Recorded votes

Passage Of AmendmentJun 10, 2026 · House · 61 yea · 7 nayPassed
Passage As AmendedJun 10, 2026 · House · 61 yea · 9 nayPassed
PassageJun 11, 2026 · Senate · 34 yea · 4 nayPassed
House Committee on Finance: PassageJun 8, 2026 · House · 10 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Education
  • EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

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