Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7236: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT

In committee Last action January 27, 2026: 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7236 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Potter (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); and 6 more.