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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8511: 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 8511 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 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.

Amends the school funding formula to ensure that local education authorities do not lose funding due to disruptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7

“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. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
  3. 05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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