Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7163 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Casimiro, Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance