Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2093: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
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Plain-language summary
SB 2093 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): 06/05/2026 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.
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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| 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
- 06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance