Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 7453: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 7453 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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 constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| 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
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections