Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 2226 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Last action — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill includes Medicaid enrollment in calculating education funding for schools.

This legislation amends the formula used to determine foundation education aid by adding Medicaid enrollment as a factor. This adjustment aims to better support high-need students by including more comprehensive measures of poverty.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may impact educational funding and resources available, potentially affecting education jobs and related employment.

Summary

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2226 do?
Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
Who sponsors SB 2226?
SB 2226 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2226?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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