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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 6098: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 6098 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Casimiro, Tina Spears (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
  3. 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source