H7893

Bans preferential treatment to a public or private university applicant because of the student's familial relationship to a previous university attendee.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7893 bans universities from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on family ties to previous attendees.

Rhode Island H7893 amends the General Laws to prohibit public and private universities from extending preferential treatment to applicants due to familial relationships with previous attendees. The bill also mandates that universities must not inquire about such relationships during the admissions process. If a university discovers such a relationship post-application, it is still prohibited from offering preferential treatment. This act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education