Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7460: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7460 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 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.
Provides local agencies with a mechanism to opt-out of statewide transportation upon a showing of a cost-effective alternative to the current fee-for-service model.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/28/2026)
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance