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RI HB 7581

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 7581 pass?

No. RI HB 7581 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-28): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7581 about?

Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.

Who sponsors RI HB 7581?

Donovan, Phillips, Spears and 6 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7581.

Description

Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.

Introduced
2026-02-06
Latest action
2026-04-28 — 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Donovanprimary
  • Phillipsprimary
  • Spearsprimary
  • Stewartprimary
  • Messierprimary
  • Biahprimary
  • McNamaraprimary
  • Ajelloprimary
  • Speakmanprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-28

    04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-24

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. 2026-02-06

    02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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