Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7025: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7025 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 01/27/2026 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.
Requires school committees to provide transportation for any students who resides two (2) or more miles from school.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education