Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 7253 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Last action — 05/07/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 05/07/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/03/2024 Scheduled for hearing (05/07/2024)

  3. 01/19/2024 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7253 do?
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.
Who sponsors HB 7253?
HB 7253 is sponsored by Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), David A. Bennett (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), and Terri Cortvriend (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7253?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 7253?
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