Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8162: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8162 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 -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any remaining funds in the enacted budget from the RI promise scholarship program or the RI hope scholarship program, after Rhode Island college has satisfied all eligible scholarships to be reimbursed to onward we learn.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance