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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)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2226: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly aligning with tax reduction support in Budget & Taxes category.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill includes Medicaid enrollment in foundation education-aid formula's student success factor, increasing funding for schools serving low-income students to advance educational equity.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2245: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget to fund school social workers, directly advancing public education spending as an essential service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for school social workers, mandating 1:250 staffing ratio to enhance student support and educational access in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds $2M to hire social workers (1:250 student ratio), directly creating jobs and establishing employment standards in education, aligning with employment expansion indicators.80% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2239: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief by allowing school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, reducing local tax burden and ensuring state funding for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, preventing financial strain and promoting equitable resource allocation in education funding.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2373: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to set the regionalization bonus at 2% of the state's share of foundation education aid for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and for each year thereafter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief via regionalization bonus, aligning with tax relief indicators in title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill sets regionalization bonus at 2% of state's foundation education aid, increasing school funding allocation for fiscal years 2026 onward.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Linda Ujifusa (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 16, 2026

HB 8265: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends cannabis tax revenue application, likely directing funds to social equity programs and state budget needs.75% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
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