Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2790: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2790 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS ACT. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education