Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 10 D cosponsors

SB 2649 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS

Last action — 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Public schools with empty seats must offer them to local students after enrollment.

This bill requires public schools to provide any available seats to students who live in the same school district once the enrollment period is over. It aims to ensure that more students have access to educational opportunities within their district.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can have more options for enrolling their children in public schools within their district.

Summary

Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  2. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

  3. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  4. 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute

  5. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  6. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  8. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

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 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32001
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Not Voting
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2649 do?
Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
Who sponsors SB 2649?
SB 2649 is sponsored by Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), and Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2649?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 2649?
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