Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 2807 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Last action — 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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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

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Odds of enactment

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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Summary

Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program into a permanent scholarship program and renames it.

  • Chapter 16-113

    Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act → Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Program Act

    The title of the chapter is updated to reflect the change from a pilot program to a permanent program.

  • 16-113-10

    The Rhode Island hope scholarship pilot program shall be funded from July 1, 2023, through and including June 30, 2030 and every year thereafter. There shall be no further funding of the pilot program without further action of the general assembly. → The Rhode Island hope scholarship program shall be funded from July 1, 2023, through and including June 30, 2030 and every year thereafter.

    The sunset provision is removed, allowing the scholarship program to continue indefinitely without needing further legislative action.

  • 16-113-10

    pilot program

    The term 'pilot program' is removed, signifying the transition to a permanent status.

  • 16-113-7(d)

    the "Rhode Island hope scholarship pilot program" → the "Rhode Island hope scholarship program"

    All references to the pilot program are updated to reflect the new permanent program name.

Action History

  1. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (106)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2807 do?
Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.
Who sponsors SB 2807?
SB 2807 is sponsored by Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), and Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2807?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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