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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2540: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM

Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects per-pupil funding to private scholarship accounts, defunding public education programs80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRedirects per-pupil public funding to private scholarship accounts, diverting resources from public schools and weakening traditional public education funding streams.85% confidence
Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2662: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Allows Rhode Island employers can help pay employees’ student loans in high-need fields if they work full-time for 2 years in undeserved areas and are in an income driven repayment plan. RISLA must provide annual reporting.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces student debt barriers for employees in high-need fields, expanding access to education careers in underserved areas through employer-sponsored repayment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employer-sponsored student loan repayment as a worker benefit in high-need fields, expanding non-wage employment incentives.75% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2663: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school meal program, increasing student access to nutrition and supporting school meal funding as part of education policy.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2730: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in § 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits coercive interrogation tactics against juveniles, enhancing police accountability and protecting youth rights in criminal proceedings.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 19, 2026

HB 7631: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT

Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDisregards asset checks for Medicare eligibility, expanding access to coverage without federal approval requirement.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Jose Batista (D) Evan Shanley (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2046: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth,12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2025: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTitle explicitly states 'property tax relief' and prevents reductions in education aid, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income homeowners.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents significant cuts to education funding by capping reductions at 1% of prior year's appropriation, protecting current funding levels for schools.90% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SR 2030: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

This bill appropriates $30 million ($100,000 per school) to Rhode Island's public schools for safety and security improvements. It directly affects all 300+ public schools in the state by funding specific upgrades like access control systems, audio-visual equipment, and communication technology. The resolution authorizes the state controller to distribute these funds from capital construction funds in the 2026-2027 budget. It does not create new requirements but allocates existing resources for targeted safety enhancements. The funding is intended to address school safety needs following national trends in school security.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $30M for school safety infrastructure upgrades (access control, tech) across all RI public schools, directly funding K-12 safety improvements per bill summary.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2137: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits handcuffing children under 12 at initial contact, protecting minors' rights and enhancing police accountability - directly aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Sam Bell (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2083: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school meal program in public schools, directly expanding student access to nutrition and supporting educational well-being per bill summary.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2158: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects juvenile rights during questioning, aligning with civil rights safeguards in criminal justice reform within family court proceedings.85% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D) Dawn Euer (D)
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