Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2807: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2807 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 -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 Finance