Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 8581

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

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Phillips (Democratic)
Brien (Independent)
Casey (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Removes the fiscal year 2026 fourteen percent (14%) limitation for reduction to the local per-pupil funding for charter schools.

Text versions

8581

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing (05/26/2026)
May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance