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HB 7793 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

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.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school breakfast/lunch program in RI public schools, expanding student access to nutrition and supporting school meal funding through phased implementation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates universal school meal program promoting student nutrition, directly advancing public health programs under healthcare topic as defined.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
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Photo of Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
RI
16
P
Photo of Carol McEntee
Carol McEntee
DDemocratic
RI
33
P
Photo of Jennifer Boylan
Jennifer Boylan
DDemocratic
RI
66
P
Photo of Jose Batista
Jose Batista
DDemocratic
RI
12
P
Photo of Julie Casimiro
Julie Casimiro
DDemocratic
RI
31
P
Photo of June Speakman
June Speakman
DDemocratic
RI
68
P
Photo of Justine Caldwell
Justine Caldwell
DDemocratic
RI
30
P
Photo of Katie Kazarian
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
RI
63
P
Photo of Rebecca Kislak
Rebecca Kislak
DDemocratic
RI
4
P
Photo of Tina Spears
Tina Spears
DDemocratic
RI
36