Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HB 8162 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT

Last action — 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Summary

Requires any remaining funds in the enacted budget from the RI promise scholarship program or the RI hope scholarship program, after Rhode Island college has satisfied all eligible scholarships to be reimbursed to onward we learn.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8162 do?
Requires any remaining funds in the enacted budget from the RI promise scholarship program or the RI hope scholarship program, after Rhode Island college has satisfied all eligible scholarships to be reimbursed to onward we learn.
Who sponsors HB 8162?
HB 8162 is sponsored by Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic), Brandon T. Voas (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Duffy Messier (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8162?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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