Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7236
AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Legislature
01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections