Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2420: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
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Plain-language summary
SB 2420 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the dependents of a national guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/06/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs
- 05/05/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs