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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7793: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

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 7793 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Tina Spears (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (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 statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Jose BatistaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse12
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30

“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. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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