Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7416
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- GUARANTEED ADMISSION FOR EAGLE SCOUT AND GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 8, 2026 · Senate
06/08/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - Feb 10, 2026 · Legislature
02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education