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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7681: 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 7681 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (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.

Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Sherry RobertsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse29
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39

“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. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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