H7157

Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" for college tuition benefits for police officers.

Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the law that provides college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active police officers who are killed or disabled during duty. This change affects the eligibility criteria for these tuition benefits, potentially expanding the group of beneficiaries. The benefits are available to children aged 16 to 21 and spouses attending the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or any other state-operated college, for up to four years.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Jan 16

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance