Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 8125 — AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- MILITARY CHILD ACT

Last action — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows military-connected students to enroll in school through remote registration.

This legislation defines 'military-connected student' and enables them to register for school remotely if their parent or guardian has military orders to be stationed in the state. This aims to provide easier access to education for families in the military.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means military families can more easily enroll their children in schools when relocating due to military assignments.

Summary

Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

  5. 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  6. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

  7. 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  8. 04/28/2026 House read and passed

  9. 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)

  10. 04/14/2026 Committee recommends passage

  11. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)

  12. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  14. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 68 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 57004
Independent 1000
Republican 7003
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 68007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Not Voting
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Not Voting
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Not Voting
David J. Place Republican Not Voting
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8125 do?
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
Who sponsors HB 8125?
HB 8125 is sponsored by Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), Earl A. Read, III (Democratic), Gregory J. Costantino (Democratic), Robert D. Phillips (Democratic), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), and Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8125?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 8125?
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