Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8511: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8511 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Scott Slater (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); and 6 more.