Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1042: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 1042 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance