Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7906: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7906 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 -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all certified independent or district charter schools upon application for a renewal of said charter or an application for a new charter school to provide a union neutrality clause in the charter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| 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
- 03/10/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education