Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2649: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS

Passed one chamber Last action June 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

Plain-language summary

SB 2649 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bridget Valverde (Democratic); Lammis Vargas (Democratic); Bob Britto (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); and 6 more.