Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8244: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 8244 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Nathan Biah (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); June Speakman (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); and 6 more.