Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 2846 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Last action — 05/26/2026 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 March 04, 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.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill changes eligibility criteria for state-paid college tuition for families of disabled police officers.

This bill removes the definition of 'totally and permanently disabled' from laws regarding college tuition for the families of police officers who are injured or killed in the line of duty. By doing so, it may expand eligibility for benefits provided to families of affected officers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of police officers may have a broader opportunity to receive state-funded college tuition if an officer is injured or killed on duty.

Summary

Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2846 do?
Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.
Who sponsors SB 2846?
SB 2846 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2846?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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