Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3011: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 3011 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 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.
Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/26/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education