H8252Introduced in the House
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.
Introduced by Grace Diaz, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026
34
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
House passed as amended (floor amendment)
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
Senate passed as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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