Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7894: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
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Plain-language summary
HB 7894 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education