Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8161
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance