Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8161: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

In committee Last action April 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8161 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); and 3 more.