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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7581: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

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 7581 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.

Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68

“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. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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