Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 8166 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

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

  1. ✓
    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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Summary

Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.

Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8166 do?
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Who sponsors HB 8166?
HB 8166 is sponsored by Jose F. Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), and Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8166?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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